Sure! Here’s how to fill in the chart with the appropriate responses for the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai in the categories of politics, culture, economics, and achievements:
| | Ghana | Mali | Songhai | |-----------------------|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Political | King Dinga Cisse ruled as absolute ruler | Military commander Sunni Ali Ber | Great wealth, massive army, exposure to Islam | | Social/Cultural | Animist | Griots | Sharia (Islamic code of law) | | Economics/Trade | Gold, copper, and salt used as currency | Gold, kola nuts, enslavement | Trans-Saharan trade route | | Achievements | Metallurgy | Mansa Musa | Standardized weights and measurements for easier trade |
This representation effectively captures the significant aspects that helped develop each of these prominent West African kingdoms.