West African Empires

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  1. 3. (3 letters) - He founded the Songhai Empire and was known for his military conquests and expansion. (Hint: Sunni _ _ _ _)
  2. 4. (7 letters) - These wise sayings are often passed down through generations to teach moral lessons. (Hint: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s)
  3. 5. (5 letters) - These West African storytellers are known for preserving history and traditions through storytelling. (Hint: _ _ _ _ _ s)
  4. 6. (5 letters) - A type of colorful woven cloth originating from West Africa, often associated with Ghana. (Hint: _ _ _ _ _)
  5. 10. (8 letters) - The founder of the Mali Empire and known as the "Lion King" or "Sundiata Keita". (Hint: _ _ _ _ _ _ _)
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  1. 1. (4 letters) - The powerful emperor of the Mali Empire during the 14th century, known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca. (Hint: Mansa _ _ _ _)
  2. 2. (7 letters) - This term refers to the transmission of history through spoken word rather than written records. (Hint: Oral _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)
  3. 4. (7 letters) - This term refers to a series of steps or actions to achieve a particular goal. (Hint: _ _ _ _ _ _ _)
  4. 5. (5 letters) - He was a ruler of the Songhai Empire known for his military skills and expansion of the empire. (Hint: Askia the _ _ _ _ _)
  5. 7. (5 letters) - He was the ruler of the Ghana Empire and known for his vast wealth and support of education and the arts. (Hint: Tunka _ _ _ _ _ _ _)
  6. 8. (6 letters) - This method of trade involved exchanging goods without directly communicating. (Hint: Silent _ _ _ _ _ _)
  7. 9. (7 letters) - This term describes a wide range or assortment of things. (Hint: _ _ _ _ _ _ _)