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- 3. Ancient West African kingdom famous for its gold trade.
- 4. Vast desert in North Africa, which traders had to cross to reach West African empires.
- 6. Capital of the Byzantine Empire, later known as Istanbul.
- 7. Title for a male monarch who rules over a kingdom or empire.
- 9. Title for a supreme ruler of an empire, like those in ancient Rome or Greece or middle ages civilisations.
- 11. Ancient Indian empire known for its advances in mathematics and science.
- 12. West African empire that is now a country and it was known for its ancient city Timbuktu.
- 14. Title given to the ruler of the Mali Empire.
- 17. Eastern part of the Roman Empire, centered around Constantinople.
- 19. Central American civilization, known for its capital city of Tenochtitlan.
- 21. Founder of the Mali Empire, also known as the "Lion King."
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- 1. Someone who buys and sells goods, often involved in trade between civilizations.
- 2. Empire in the eastern part of were the Roman Empire was, with its capital at Constantinople.
- 5. Ancient city in Mali, known for its adobe architecture and as a center of trade.
- 8. Region in Central America where civilizations like the Maya and Aztec flourished.
- 10. Large group of states or countries under a single authority.
- 11. Precious metal often traded by West African empires.
- 13. Civilization in Central America known for its pyramids and hieroglyphic writing.
- 15. West African empire, known for its wealth and military power.
- 16. Handwritten document, often containing valuable information about ancient civilizations.
- 18. Famous trading city in Mali, known as a center of learning and commerce.
- 20. Dynasty in China famous for its advancements in arts, culture, and technology.
