Ancient West Africa

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Across
  1. 2. - Place of worship for Muslims, common in West African cities.
  2. 4. - Precious metal central to West African trade.
  3. 7. - Ethnic group that founded the Mali Empire.
  4. 10. - West African storytellers and oral historians.
  5. 12. - Capital of the ancient Ghana Empire.
  6. 15. - Berber dynasty that attacked Ghana Empire.
  7. 17. - Largest hot desert in the world.
  8. 18. - Semi-arid region south of the Sahara.
  9. 20. - Ancient city and archaeological site.
  10. 22. - Early West African culture known for terracotta sculptures.
  11. 24. - Trade route crossing the Sahara Desert.
  12. 27. - Metal crucial to West African toolmaking and weapons.
  13. 29. - Founder of the Mali Empire.
Down
  1. 1. - Religion that spread through trade in West Africa.
  2. 3. - Long narrative poem; "Epic of Sundiata" is famous.
  3. 5. - Title for a ruler in parts of West Africa, particularly among the Yoruba.
  4. 6. - Title meaning "king" or "emperor" in the Mali Empire.
  5. 8. - Major river important for trade and agriculture.
  6. 9. - Exchange of goods, vital to West African empires.
  7. 11. Renowned center of learning and trade.
  8. 13. - North African traders and intermediaries.
  9. 14. First major empire in West Africa, known for its gold.
  10. 16. - City famous for its Great Mosque
  11. 17. - Empire that succeeded Mali in West Africa
  12. 19. - Traditional West African cloth.
  13. 21. - Tradition of storytelling, important in West African culture.
  14. 23. Ancient empire known for its wealth and trade.
  15. 25. - Essential mineral traded for gold in West Africa.
  16. 26. - Shells used as currency in West African trade.
  17. 28. - Title used by rulers in ancient Ghana.