Question

match each western african civilization to its description.
kingdom of ghana ? the first major trading kingdom of western africa, sometimes called the land of gold
kingdom of mali ? a society that built armies, conquered an earlier kingdom, and went on to spread islam throughout western africa
songhai empire ? an empire that continued the spread of islam and built an important university

Explanation:

1. Kingdom of Ghana: Known as the first major trading kingdom in West Africa, with abundant gold resources, so it matches "The first major trading kingdom of western Africa, sometimes called the Land of Gold".
2. Kingdom of Mali: After conquering Ghana, Mali expanded and played a key role in spreading Islam in West Africa, matching "A society that built armies, conquered an earlier kingdom, and went on to spread Islam throughout western Africa".
3. Songhai Empire: Continued the spread of Islam and established the important University of Timbuktu, matching "An empire that continued the spread of Islam and built an important university".

Answer:

• Kingdom of Ghana: The first major trading kingdom of western Africa, sometimes called the Land of Gold
• Kingdom of Mali: A society that built armies, conquered an earlier kingdom, and went on to spread Islam throughout western Africa
• Songhai Empire: An empire that continued the spread of Islam and built an important university