West Africa BOARD GAME

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Islamic Expansion of West Africa

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Marabout Leaders: Islamic religious leaders and scholars.

Islamic Calligraphy: Artistic expression in written form.

Almoravid Dynasty: Influential Islamic Berber dynasty.

Salt Mines of Taghaza: Strategic resource in trade.

River Niger: Major waterway facilitating trade and communication.

Sahara Desert: Natural barrier influencing trade routes.Experience a camel trek across the dunes.

Griot Tradition: Islamic influence on oral historians.

Spread of Arabic Script: Adoption of Arabic writing system.

Djenne Mosque: One of the oldest mosques in Africa.

Great Rift Valley: Geographic feature influencing trade and migration.

Caravan Cities: Established along trade routes.

Trade with Egypt and Arabia: Connected West Africa to the Middle East.

Axum Kingdom (Ethiopia): Interaction with Islamic traders.

Gold-Salt Trade: Economic activity shaping trade routes.

Ibn Battuta’s Travels: Explorer’s journey through West Africa.

Islamic Scholarships: Encouraged learning and cultural exchange.

Timbuktu: Major Islamic center and trade hub. We are going to explore the vibrant markets showcasing local crafts!

Hausa City-States: Islamic centers and trade hubs.

Fula People: Spread of Islam among pastoral communities.

Tombouctou Manuscripts: Preserved Islamic knowledge.

Ghana Empire: Early adopter of Islam in West Africa.

Islam in Kano: Prominent Islamic city in Nigeria.

Malinke Kingdom: Part of the Manding Empire's Islamic expansion.

Kumbi Saleh: Capital of the Ghana Empire.

Takrur: Islamic state along the Senegal River.

Zamfara Kingdom: Embraced Islam and became a center of learning.

Islam in Kanem-Bornu Empire: Spread in the Lake Chad region.

Atlas Mountains: Geographic feature influencing trade routes.

Lake Chad: Geographic feature impacting trade and migration.

Trans-Saharan Trade Routes: Connected West Africa to North Africa.

Camel Caravans: Essential for crossing the Sahara.

Islamic Astronomy: Knowledge exchange in scientific fields.

Bilad al-Sudan: Historical term for West Africa in Arabic.

Berber Traders: Facilitated trade and cultural exchange.

Jenne-Jeno: Ancient city along the Niger River with Islamic influence.

Cattle Herding Communities: Influence of Islam on pastoral societies.

Cultural Syncretism: Blend of Islamic and indigenous African traditions.

Sudanic States: Regions influenced by Islamic culture.

Islam in Songhai Empire: Further expansion in the Songhai region.

Islamic Art Influence: Impact on local art and architecture.

Islam in Ife: Cultural center in Yoruba land.

Trade Caravans: Key method of transportation in the region.

Mansa Musa’s Hajj: Pilgrimage that showcased Mali's wealth.

Islamic Governance: Influence on political structures.

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires: Successive Islamic empires.

4. Select, "Pick Random Image," read it, and then go back to the game board and complete your turn!5. Keep open tab for image selector on one computer open for entire game, to save time! 6. Do not cheat!

1. On the website that comes up, make sure to check that "Remove Images" is off as well as the second switch be off too.
2. Go to this Google Drive Folder that has the cards in them and download it to computer.
3. Open up downloaded folders drive and select all of the images to be put into the Random Image Picker website, and select "Next."

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Trade with Mediterranean: Interaction with North African states.