European Exploration

Lesson Five: Portuguese Influence

RAP

1. Name the three West African empires that controlled trade routes from 300 AD – 1600 AD (in order).

2. What group of people made discoveries along the West Coast of Africa?

RAP

1. Name the three West African empires that controlled trade routes from 300 AD – 1600 AD (in order). ▫Ghana, Mali, & Songhai

2. What group of people made discoveries along the West Coast of Africa?

RAP

1. Name the three West African empires that controlled trade routes from 300 AD – 1600 AD (in order). ▫Ghana, Mali, & Songhai

2. What group of people made discoveries along the West Coast of Africa?▫Portuguese

Trade with Portugal

1. Portugal traded along the coastline of West Africa

2. They carried goods from West Africa to Europe.

3. They traded or bartered metals, cloth, and other goods from Europe for gold.

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai each dominated _________ _______ in turn from 300 to 1600 AD

African People and African goods played an important role in arousing __________ interest in world resources.

Ghana, Mali, & Songhai became

powerful by controlling ________ between Europe and

West Africa.

Ghana, Mali, & Songhai became

powerful by controlling ________ between Europe and

West Africa.

The Portuguese carried goods from _________ to West

African empires, trading ______,

_______, and other manufactured goods

The Portuguese carried goods from _________ to West

African empires, trading ______,

_______, and other manufactured goods

WIO •African Empire Quiz•Answer the questions on the empires of West Africa▫Part 1: Multiple Choice▫Part 2: Matching