Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Kingdoms Compared
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can understand the governmental and religious differences of the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
Warm-Up Video
Study Hall · 10:13
West Africa and Western Europe | US History to 1865 | Study Hall
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
During his reign over the Mali Empire, Mansa Musa expanded the empire's control over massive deposits of salt and gold.
- 2
In Western Europe, the dominant monotheistic religion was Christianity, while in West Africa, Islam was popular.
- 3
Unlike Western Europe, wealth in West Africa was measured by the ownership of labor, specifically slave labor.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one key difference in how wealth and power were measured in Western Europe versus West Africa during the 15th century, as discussed in the video.”
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