Aim: How did the African states of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai become rich and

powerful?

Do Now: Create a list of characteristics that make a country, nation or state rich and powerful

Activity:

With your partner…- Do a close reading (highlight/underline key

information) of Empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai - Complete the Matching Column and Questions 1-8

on the back

Summary- Exit CardChoose 2 (Ghana, Mali, Songhai) What are the

similarities and differences?You can answer…1. In paragraph form2. T-Chart3. Venn Diagram