Ancient Africa and Islam Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. A veil worn by Muslim women that covers the head and chest.
  2. 7. A religion that believes in Allah and the teaching of the prophet Muhammad. It spread to North Africa in the 700s
  3. 9. Empire that ruled in West Africa from 1464 to 1591.
  4. 13. A collection of sayings from the prophet Muhammad.
  5. 14. The region of the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal) under Islamic rule for much of the Middle Ages.
  6. 15. The founder of Islam.
  7. 18. The Muslim place of worship.
  8. 20. Large city that ruled in Central Africa starting around 1200 CE.
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  1. 1. A large continuous expanse of land. Africa is one of the Earth's continents.
  2. 2. A group or division of peoples that defines social order and rank.
  3. 4. A hard, white material formed from the tusks of animals such as elephants. It was used to make jewelry and other ornaments.
  4. 5. A person who follows the religion of Islam.
  5. 6. Large desert in North Africa between the Mediterranean Sea and Central/West Africa.
  6. 8. Emperor of the Mali Empire who made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. He was one of the richest people in history.
  7. 10. The birthplace of Muhammad and the most holy Islamic city. Each year millions of Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
  8. 11. A powerful city-state in North Africa on coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It rivaled Rome between 650 and 146 BCE.
  9. 12. An ancient kingdom that ruled the land of the Sudan south of Egypt. It ruled from 1070 BCE to the 300s CE. It is also called Nubia.
  10. 16. A people group from the Middle East who invaded and conquered North Africa in the 700s CE.
  11. 17. The most sacred book of the Islamic Religion. Muslims believe it is God's words as dictated to Muhammad from the angel Gabriel.
  12. 19. A storyteller, musician, and historian in West Africa.