This student-centered activity includes three one and two-page close readings and four activity options covering the West African Trading Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. As in all of our reading products, the close readings are key concepts for social science focused (GRAPES), analyzing the geography, economy, leadership, achievements, religion, and social classes of each empire.Here's what comes with this activity set:1. Close Readings for Ghana, Mali, and Songhai2. Ghana, Mali, and Songha