Sundiata, King of Mali
Across
- 1. sister of Dankaran who was given as a "gift" to King Sumangaru
- 6. what the West African Kingdoms traded across the Sahara
- 8. son of Sogolon and first king of Mali
- 9. also known as the "Buffalo Woman" who possesses powers and was given away in marriage
- 10. skill that Sundiata struggled with as an infant
- 13. this animal's spur was the only thing that could kill Sumangaru
- 14. kingdom where the hunter/brothers present their kill
- 16. religion of the West African Kingdoms
- 17. important for preservation of food and seasoning
- 19. empire that was created from several smaller kingdoms
- 20. elder brother to Sundiata, and his main competition
Down
- 2. traditional beliefs of African communities, where spirits reside in nature
- 3. animal hunted by Oulani and Oulamba
- 4. person who gives advice and prophecies
- 5. evil and powerful king of Sosso
- 7. first wife of King Maghan
- 11. the king who ultimately takes Sogolon as a second wife
- 12. master storyteller who passes down history
- 15. animal known as the "ships of the desert"
- 18. first kingdom of West Africa