Caravans were very important to the people of Taghaza. Why?

Without trading caravans, they would die from lack of food.

Suppose a knight is known for his chivalry. What does that suggest about him?

He followed a code of behavior.

What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?

Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.

Give an example of an oral tradition.

a grandfather telling a story about his childhood

Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

What is a example of cultural diffusion?

Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe

The Fifth Pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?

It is required only once in a lifetime.

Archaeologists found copper at Jenne-jeno. The nearest copper mines are 600 miles away. So...

They must have carried on long-distance trade.

What was the purpose of Magna Carta?

to protect the rights of nobles

Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?

it records the words of God spoken by Gabriel to Muhammad

Where does Islam mostly influence daily life today?

North Africa and the Middle East

Draw the housing style that was introduced to West Africa by a Muslim architect.

see the chalkboard, see the chalkboard, see the chalkboard, see the chalkboard

Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi'ah?

Much a caliph be descended from Muhammad?

Describe the Vikings.

Northern people who made quick, fierce raids on villages.

Why do historians not know the location of the gold mines in Wangara?

The miners kept the site a secret.

How did the plague make life harder for Jews in Europe?

They were often blamed for the disease., They were often blamed for the disease., They were often blamed for the disease.

What caused the resources of Ghana to decline?

the use of iron furnaces for which people cut trees for fuel

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

to take Jerusalem from the Muslims

What resulted from the hajj of Mansa Musa?

People in West Africa began to adopt Islamic ideas.

Why did Emperor Leo III establish a policy of iconoclasm?

He thought people were worshiping pictures instead of God.

What feature of American democracy comes from the Romans?

Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.

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1
What protected Ghana from being conquered by Muslim armies in the 700s?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Niger River
The Sahara Desert
The Mediterranean Sea
2
Caravans were very important to the people of Taghaza. Why?
It's A...pick A....
Without trading caravans, they would die from lack of food.
3
Suppose a knight is known for his chivalry. What does that suggest about him?
He followed a code of behavior.
He was a vegetarian.
He's almost as cool as a social studies teacher.
He beat up people when they didn't laugh at his jokes.
4
The trans-Saharan trade increased after about 300 C.E. as a result of ___.
the introduction of porters
the introduction of donkeys
the introduction of alligators
the introduction of camels
5
How did traditional West African folktales come to the Americas?
slaves brought them
Christopher Columbus
The Vikings
European immigration
6
What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?
The Vikings invaded and burned Rome.
The Almoravids conquered Rome.
An earthquake destroyed Rome.
Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.
7
Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?
Muhammad rose to heaven there.
Muhammad fought a famous battle there.
Muhammad was born there.
Muhammad spoke with the angel Gabriel there.
8
How did the Songhai empire differ from the empire of Mali?
It introduced salt to the Wangaran.
It adopted Islam peacefully.
It spread Islam by force.
It traded more fairly with the Wangaran people.
9
What does the word Muslim mean?
one who fights
one who surrenders to God
one who asks God important questions
one who gives social studies teachers money
10
Give an example of an oral tradition.
a king writing his history in a diary
monks rewriting texts for future use
I don't feel like it.
a grandfather telling a story about his childhood
11
What did Sunni Ali lead the Songhai people to do?
swim quicker in the Niger River for the Olympics
break away from Mali by force
fight with better weapons against the Roman invaders
break away from Mali to start up a cool music band
12
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
It was the greatest trading center in the Middle East.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
It was the site of Muhammad's greatest battle.
It became the Muslim capital after Constantinople fell.
13
What is a example of cultural diffusion?
diffusing a fight between teachers over grading a final exam
diffusing a bomb at an art museum
Oooh, I really think you should pick C
Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe
14
What was the main reason why the clergy were recorders and advisers to kings?
They could read and write.
The kings were usually at war in another territory.
The controlled the trade.
The church was the center of the community.
15
What is an example of an artifact?
Don't you listen???
a farming tool
Pick A fast!!!
I said to pick A fast!!!!
16
The Fifth Pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage. How is it different from the other pillars?
It requires you to fast during Ramadan.
It is required only once in a lifetime.
Nope....
It requires you to pray five times a day.
17
What term best describes the role of Ghana in the trans-Saharan trade?
middlemen
instigators
confused students
ripoff artists
18
What was Justinian's Code?
an organized set of laws
a secret way to send messages
a code of honor during war
his combination to his safe
19
Archaeologists found copper at Jenne-jeno. The nearest copper mines are 600 miles away. So...
They must have carried on long-distance trade.
They must have not used copper at all.
They must have made their own copper.
They make their ships out of iron instead.
20
What was the biggest cause of disease in medieval towns?
good hygiene
ripe fruit
unsanitary conditions
fresh water
21
What was the purpose of Magna Carta?
to protect the rights of nobles
to make 8th grade social studies students suffer
to allow serfs and peasants to vote
to end English rule in France
22
Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?
because Lebron James said it was cool
it included the Old Testament of the Bible
it records the words of God spoken by Gabriel to Muhammad
Nope.....it's not this one.....
23
In what country was the location of the Reconquista?
Morocco
Egypt
France
Spain
24
What did medieval Muslims adapt and improve the astrolabe for?
scientific experiments
more powerful weapons for battles and defense
navigation
better cooking of meat
25
Habeas corpus means that people cannot be held indefinitely in jail unless...
a court calculates
a court secedes
a court concedes
a court consents
26
Where does Islam mostly influence daily life today?
Australia and the United States
North Africa and the Middle East
Europe and Asia
Mars and Jupiter
27
Draw the housing style that was introduced to West Africa by a Muslim architect.
see the chalkboard
see the chalkboard
see the chalkboard
see the chalkboard
28
Why did few large settlements develop in the Sahara?
it was too dry
it was too humid
no cable TV access
it was too wet
29
"I am important in mathematics. I came from Muslim lands from India. What am I?
one
zero
W
calculus
30
Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi'ah?
Must a caliph like Coca Cola as opposed to Pepsi?
Much a caliph be descended from Muhammad?
Must a caliph be battle tested in times of war?
Must a caliph like social studies more than math?
31
What is the traditional goal for jihad?
to submit to a more powerful enemy
praying five times a day
to overcome challenges
war
32
For what achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?
He invented chocolate ice cream, to which we are thankful.
He united much of Europe.
He defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
He conquered Constantinople and ended the Roman Empire.
33
Describe the Vikings.
They never existed. The Thor movie is a hoax!
Fran Tarkenton, The Purple People Eaters, Chris Carter...
Northern people who made quick, fierce raids on villages.
An NFL football team that plays in Minnesota.
34
To which question would Muslims answer "Muhammad"?
It's not this one either....
What was that famous boxer Ali's first name?
It's not this one....
Who is the messenger of God?
35
What does the genealogy of a family give information about?
their ancestry
their diet habits
their education
their tax history
36
What were aqueducts used for?
to carry water
to allow safe passage through a harbor
to allow archers to aim higher at their enemies
to break walls of a castle
37
Why do historians not know the location of the gold mines in Wangara?
Most historians are pretty dumb.
The Wangara never really had mines; they traded for gold.
Most historians have never watched "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
The miners kept the site a secret.
38
How did the Crusades make European monarchs stronger?
by allowing Christians to visit the Holy Land
by taking nobles away to fight
by making kings more important in battle
by allowing serfs to join armies
39
Who first brought Islam to West Africa?
Muhammad
The Vikings
caravan traders
Charlemagne
40
How did the plague make life harder for Jews in Europe?
They were often blamed for the disease.
They were often blamed for the disease.
Don't pick this one!!!
They were often blamed for the disease.
41
Based on Ghana's matrilineal system, who would rule next after the present king died?
his nephew
his niece
his uncle
his wife
42
What is the best title for this list: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Early Kingdoms in North Africa
Early Kingdoms in South Africa
Early Kingdoms in West Africa
Early Kingdoms in East Africa
43
What caused the resources of Ghana to decline?
the use of iron furnaces for which people cut trees for fuel
The Niger River changed course, drying up the region.
The Wangara chose to no longer trade.
The Almoravids stole its iron for weapon making.
44
When Muslims say, "There is no god but God," they are affirming their belief in ___.
polytheism
monopoly
democracy
monotheism
45
Which engineering feat connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire?
aqueducts
roads
cannons
the phalanx
46
For Muslims, what does praying five times a day emphasize?
strategy
ethics
honor
discipline
47
Which product of West Africa was most important in the trade across the Sahara?
gold
copper
silver
iron
48
What was the main goal of the Crusades?
to eliminate the Black Death from Europe
to take Jerusalem from the Muslims
to take Constantinople from the Muslims
to take Rome away from the Muslims
49
What resulted from the hajj of Mansa Musa?
People in West Africa began to adopt Islamic ideas.
People in Egypt dumped Cleopatra and made Mansa Musa king.
People in Ghana learned to fight against the Mande.
People in Europe feared of a West African invasion of Rome.
50
Why did Emperor Leo III establish a policy of iconoclasm?
He thought people were not listening to the pope.
He was bored and wanted to annoy people.
He thought people were worshiping pictures instead of God.
He thought there was too much violence in Constantinople.
51
What feature of American democracy comes from the Romans?
Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.
aqueducts
dictatorship
the arch
52
What was social class in the Middle Ages mainly determined by?
strength
chivalry
wealth
birth

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