Across
- 2. Leader who founded the Mali empire
- 5. Valuable resource that made West African kingdoms rich
- 6. Stone city with large stone walls that still stand today
- 8. Kingdom known for skilled bronze and brass art
- 10. Wealthy ruler of Mali known for his famous pilgrimage to Mecca
- 12. Highest mountain in Africa
- 13. Group of people who spread language and farming across Africa
- 14. Powerful empire that controlled gold and trade routes
- 16. Famous center of trade in West Africa
- 18. Important resource traded for gold in West Africa
- 19. Largest hot desert in the world
- 20. Material from elephant tusks used in trade
Down
- 1. Colorful woven cloth from West Africa worn by royalty and special ocassions
- 3. Important River that supported trade + farming
- 4. Group of people traveling across the desert
- 7. Animal used to travel across the Sahara Desert
- 9. Famous Muslim traveler who didint return home for 29 years
- 11. Language spoken along the East African Coast
- 15. East Africian kingdom known for trade and early christianity
- 17. Known for its exotic animals