Ancient West Africa

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