Why was the process of the silent barter so important?

They didn't want traders from North Africa to find the mines

The Mali Empire was a center of trade because....

it was located on the Niger River

West Africa's main resource, gold, was so important to the Trans-Saharan trade ________

because it was the basis of currency for most of Africa

What was the MAIN reason for the growth of Ghana and Mali?

their location in the center of the gold-salt trade routes

How did Askia Muhammad strengthen Islam in the Songhai Empire?

Appointed Islamic judges to strengthen laws based on Qur'an

Why was Sundiata an important leader in the Mali Empire?

He established peace after defeating Sumanguru.

What was the effect of the Almoravid's jihad?

Some leaders of Ghana converted to Islam.

What was the role of nobles in the social structure of West Africa?

To help the emperor govern the empire and lead the army.

Why did the earliest civilizations develop along the Niger River?

It was a reliable source of water.

How did Askia Muhammad protect trade?

He sent armies to protect and guard trade routes.

Why is Africa considered an unusual continent?

Most of Africa is a large plateau.

Why were griots essential to West Africa?

No written history, storytelling how they passed on history

What destroyed the Empire of Ghana?

The invasion of the Almoravids- Ghana never recovered

Which of the following are true regarding slaves?

They're from those defeated in wars or born into slavery

How is the Sahel different from the Sahara?

Sahel is grasslands; has crops & herds. Sahara is desert.

How did art, music, and dance effect cultures in West Africa?

Expressed what was important and passed down history

Which of the following is true regarding clans?

They were a group of people related to a common ancestor.

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1
Why was the process of the silent barter so important?
The people of Ghana were shy and easily intimidated.
One trader could get rich by taking what the other offered
They didn't want traders from North Africa to find the mines
They didn't want traders from Baghdad to find their mines
2
What was a result of Mansa Musa bringing back teachers, artists, and scholars?
Students & teachers from North Africa & Middle East studied
All of these
The influence of Islam was strengthening the people
Mosques & learning centers built in cities like Timbuktu
3
Why was iron working an important development in early West Africa?
Made better tools for farming; ⇧ food quality ⇧ population
It made better weapons for fighting your enemies.
All of the these
Stronger tools=the Sonike people grew to become Ghana
4
What of the following are two of the most common types of commerce in West African economy?
papyrus trade and linen manufacturing
iron making and silver trade
rice farms and fishing
salt trade and gold mining
5
Which West African leader, went to Mecca, and returned with scholars and architects?
Askia Muhammad
Sundiata
Sunni Ali
Mansa Musa
6
The Mali Empire was a center of trade because....
it was near the ocean
it was located near the Nile River
it was on one of the Spice Islands
it was located on the Niger River
7
How did Mansa Musa encouraged the spread of Islam in Mali?
Both of these
Brought scholars, teachers, & artists to educate the people
Brought architect to build mosques in Djenne, Timbuktu & Gao
8
West Africa's main resource, gold, was so important to the Trans-Saharan trade ________
because it was the basis of currency for most of Africa
because it forced other African countries to mine gold
because it was used to make mosques north of the Sahara
because it gave them control over other countries in Africa
9
What was the MAIN reason for the growth of Ghana and Mali?
their location on the ocean
their location on the savannah
their location in the center of the gold-salt trade routes
their location in the rain forest
10
Which of he following are true about how Mali became a strong empire?
Mansa Musa defeated Sumanguru who was a ruthless leader.
Sumanguru overcame challenges because he was crippled.
None of the above
Sumanguru established peace throughout the empire.
11
What was the base of trans-Sahara trade?
Fur and amber
Leather and spices
Salt and gold
Silk and porcelain dishes
12
How did Askia Muhammad strengthen Islam in the Songhai Empire?
Appointed Islamic judges to strengthen laws based on Bible
Appointed Islamic judges to strengthen laws based on Qur'an
Appointed commoners to be judges; strengthen laws on Qur'an
Appointed traders as judges; strengthen laws based on Qur'an
13
Why was Sundiata an important leader in the Mali Empire?
He brought in scholars to teach Islam to his people.
He was unable to take control of the transSahara trade route
He established peace after defeating Sumanguru.
None of the above
14
What was the effect of the Almoravid's jihad?
Some leaders of Ghana converted to Islam.
They were no able to capture the capital of Ghana.
Ghana remained a strong empire for several years.
All of the above
15
What was the role of nobles in the social structure of West Africa?
To help the emperor govern the empire and lead the army.
To trade and run businesses
To farm the fields of Askia Muhammad
To specialize in iron-working.
16
You are a merchant from West Africa from Mali or Ghana; what might you trade with north Africa?
I traded gold for salt
I traded fish for papyrus
I traded cloth for metal
I traded ivory for cattle
17
Why did the earliest civilizations develop along the Niger River?
It was a reliable source of water.
It was a place where the people could celebrate.
All of the above
It made transportation more difficult.
18
Mansa Musa was a great ruler and a devout Muslim. He led the empire of ______.
Zimbabwe
Mali
Ghana
Songhai
19
How did Askia Muhammad protect trade?
He built a wall that made it difficult for enemies to climb.
By bringing scholars and teachers to educate the people.
He sent armies to protect and guard trade routes.
None of these
20
You are walking in a flat, grassy region of Africa with scattered trees, where are you?
forest
savannah
jungle
desert
21
Why is Africa considered an unusual continent?
Most of Africa is a large valley.
Most of Africa is in the mountains.
None of these
Most of Africa is a large plateau.
22
Why were griots essential to West Africa?
No written history, storytelling how they passed on history
Not important; a lot of West Africans became slaves
Really weren't important since there was a written history
Weren't important; Africans were quiet and shy by nature
23
Which of the following are true about Sunni Ali Ber leading the Songhai Empire?
He was able to conquer the rich Muslim city of Timubktu
Both of these
Had a powerful army and a fleet of canoes to fight on water
24
What destroyed the Empire of Ghana?
The invasion of the Almoravids- Ghana never recovered
Wealthy rulers keeping all gold and money to themselves
North African traders sent armies to take over gold mines
None of the above
25
Which of the following are true regarding slaves?
All of the above
Slaves could not marry or have a family
They're from those defeated in wars or born into slavery
Slaves could NOT buy their freedom
26
How is the Sahel different from the Sahara?
None of the above
Sahel is grasslands; has crops & herds. Sahara is desert.
The Sahara is grasslands; has crops & herds. Sahel is desert
The Sahelis hot and wet year round while the Sahara is not.
27
How did art, music, and dance effect cultures in West Africa?
Expressed what was important and passed down history
They were things to keep the people from being bored
They were used to intimidate other countries
Didn't have an effect since records were written & secret
28
Which of the following is true regarding clans?
They seldom lived in groups large enough to form villages
They were a group of people related to a common ancestor.
Multiple villages create a clan.

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