A region of the African continent located in the western part. It is made up of 16 countries including Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal.
Think of West Africa like a big family with many siblings (countries). Each sibling has its own unique personality (culture, language), but they all share common traits because they're from the same family (region).
Trans-Saharan Trade Routes: Trade routes that crossed the Sahara desert, connecting West Africa to North Africa and Europe.
Mali Empire: A powerful empire in West Africa during the Middle Ages known for its wealth and influence in trans-Saharan trade.
Colonialism: Many West African countries experienced colonial rule primarily by European powers such as Britain and France until their independence in mid-20th century.
Who played similar roles in the spread of Buddhism in East Asia and Islam in West Africa during this period?
Which statement best describes how gold-salt trade influenced political structures in West Africa?
How did slave trade impact societal structures differently between West Africa and the American colonies?
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