Unit 1: Origins of the African Diaspora

Powerful West African empires known for controlling vast ________ networks and intellectual centers like Timbuktu.

The emperor of Mali whose pilgrimage to Mecca in the 14th century literally depressed the price of ________ for years.

A revolutionary new system connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas, facilitating the movement of people, goods, and ________ starting in the late 15th century.

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ________ between the Americas and the Old World.

European economic theory where nations sought to maximize wealth through colonies, extracting raw materials and selling ________ goods.