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A Rich History: Africa Through the Centuries Crossword Puzzle

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This crossword puzzle features several clues and answers related to the history of Africa. Unless otherwise stated all answers are spelled in US English.
Author: bernie73 - Diff: Harder

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      1. King Osei Tutu founded this kingdom in 1670 (alt. sp.)
      5. African abolitionist from Ghana: ___ Cugoano
      9. Language spoken in Nigeria (including Takong dialect)
      10. Guinea-Bissau saying: No fist is big ___ to hide the sky.
      12. First Roman emperor
      14. Vocalize music
      15. Egyptian "kingdom" that was "Age of the Pyramids"
      16. This War of Independnce was fought 1954-1962
      19. Powers involved in the Punic Wars (8,3,4)
      23. Bar of coral underwater
      24. Merged with Zanzibar in 1964
      26. Kampala, Uganda lies on the shores of ___ Victoria
      27. Dutch founded this South African city in 1652 (4,4)
      32. Japanese artist Yoko
      33. Body of water between Africa and Asia: Red ___
      34. Somalia is on the ___ of Africa
      35. Trading partner of Ancient Egypt, maybe to the southeast
      36. Moroccan scholar and explorer: Ibn ___ (alt. sp.)
      37. Adam's wife

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      1. "One" in a deck of cards
      2. Founder of Mali Empire
      3. Shakespeare's "Much ___ About Nothing"
      4. Italy and ___ fought the Battle of Adwa in 1895
      5. Published account of his life in slavery in 1789 (7,7)
      6. Pull
      7. Author of "The Demolished Man": Alfred ___
      8. Polynesian wind god
      11. Requiring immediate attention
      13. Song associated with Al Jolson
      17. Ewok moon
      18. People of southeastern Nigeria
      19. Largest Christian Church in Egypt
      20. Liquid precipitation
      21. Capital of Tasmania
      22. 1899-1900 siege during Second Boer War (alt sp.)
      25. By one's self
      26. Run with a long, bounding stride
      28. Biblical king, son of Abijam
      29. Companion animal
      30. Consume food
      31. Original home of Edmonton Oilers and Quebec Nordiques (abbr.)