What is Mansa Musa known for?

His generosity, His religious tolerance

Through what route did Islam enter Africa?

The Trans Saharan Trade Network

Queen Sheeba's son, King Solomon's son

What are the 10 Commandments?

A list of rules that are sacred to Christians.

What did they make with the technique that is smelting?

Iron weapons and iron farming tools

Reasons 5 for the fall of the Kingdom of Aksum

There was a conflict over religion and tribal land

How did certain regions being linked impact Aksum

They were influenced by other people's customs and beliefs through trade, It allowed them to trade

What did King Ezana do?

He made Christianity the official religion of the kingdom, He used coined money to trade, He expanded territory and resources

Explain the second possible cause (Lack of natural resources) and how it might've caused the Bantu Migration...

There were fights over the land so people had to leave, They needed more land to grow food

Reasons 4 for the fall of the Kingdom of Aksum

They lost natural resources so they had to take over pasture land

It is a classical story told which is used to hand down wisdom + knowledge

They are tall flat sided pillars

The fifth change that occurred after Islam spread into Western Africa was that they adopted...

The Arab language, Arabic, Arab art, Arab architectural style

Explain the first possible cause (population growth) and how it might've caused the Bantu Migration...

An increase in crime and people become hard to control, There is a lack of resources, A lack of food and water

A city along a coast where ships load or unload

What does it mean when a government becomes centralized?

It is when there is only one main government controlling the empire

Why was Aksum's location good for trade?

It was surrounded by many bodies of water

Reason #2 of why Ghana fell

Too many people used up too many natural resources, Growing Population

Something that pushes someone to leave an area

The extraction of metal from its ore, involving heat and melting

Explain the fourth possible cause (Adventure/Family) and how it might've caused the Bantu Migration...

Friends or family moved there, There were new opportunities elsewhere

Where was the Kingdom of Ghana situated?

Along the Niger River in West Africa

The movement of a group of people from one place to another, moving there

The first change that occurred after Islam spread into Western Africa...

They adopted the patrilineal line of succession

What was unique about Ghana's military

All men are trained to serve, creating a reserve force, They had 2 armies, an elite one, and a regular paid army, They used iron weapons to conquer others

The second reason why the Kingdom of Mali ended...

There was violence and war through invasions

Who was King Solomon?

He was the king of the Tribes of Isreal

What regions were linked together because of Axum?

It links the Med Sea, Europe, Arabian Peninsula, and India together

Reasons 3 for the fall of the Kingdom of Aksum

They lost trade with the Mediterannean Sea

Reason #3 of why Ghana fell

Loss of natural resources, Trees were cut down for furnaces, water dried up, less farm and less herd

Why was salt so important?

Was nutritious, Was a valuable traded good, It helped preserve food

What was the silent barter?

It was goods traded without ever meeting

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1
What was Mali's economy based on?
Mining
Farming
Trade
Herding
2
When did King Ezana rule?
During the dark age
During the beginning of the kingdom
During the great famine
During the peak of the kingdom
3
What is Mansa Musa known for?
His anger outbreaks
His generosity
His religious tolerance
His height
4
What city became the center of learning in West Africa?
Timbuktu
Sahara City
Taghaza
Wangara
5
Through what route did Islam enter Africa?
The Silk Road
The Trans Saharan Trade Network
The Sahara
The Gold Route
6
Who was Menelik?
Diocletion's son
Queen Sheeba's son
King Solomon's son
Justinian's Son
7
What are the 10 Commandments?
They are Hindu laws
A list of rules that are sacred to Muslims
A list of rules that are sacred to Christians.
Government laws
8
Who owned Ghana's gold?
The working people
The king
The religious leaders
The government
9
What did they make with the technique that is smelting?
Stone weapons and stone buildings
Gold weapons and accesories
Iron weapons and iron farming tools
Emerald jewels
10
Reasons 5 for the fall of the Kingdom of Aksum
There was a conflict over religion and tribal land
Other empires invaded the Solomonic Empire, stripping them of their goods.
After a natural event, people were forced to move
There was a conflict because some wanted to trade, but others didn't
11
The third change that occurred after Islam spread into Western Africa...
They adopted the Torah
They adopted the Apostle's Creed
They adopted the 10 Commandments
They adopted Shari'ah Law
12
How did certain regions being linked impact Aksum
It changed their food production and farming ways.
They were influenced by other people's customs and beliefs through trade
It didn't impact them
It allowed them to trade
13
What did King Ezana do?
He changed the system of government
He made Christianity the official religion of the kingdom
He used coined money to trade
He expanded territory and resources
14
Explain the second possible cause (Lack of natural resources) and how it might've caused the Bantu Migration...
There were fights over the land so people had to leave
They were fighting over the gold mines nearby
They needed more people so they went to another empire to merge them
They needed more land to grow food
15
What are the dates for the Kingdom of Aksum?
2nd to 4th Century (100-400)
1st to 2nd Century (0-200)
3rd to 4th Century (200-400)
2nd to 3rd Century (100-300)
16
Where is the name of the African kingdom located in eastern Africa?
Aksum
Mali
Ghana
Songhai
17
Reasons 4 for the fall of the Kingdom of Aksum
They lost natural resources so they had to take over pasture land
They lost natural resources and had to attempt to take over others
They lost land due to fighting with Ghana
They lost natural resources and were traded unfairly with others to survive
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What is a folktale?
It is a style of music
A legend used to scare people into believing in God
It is a classical story told which is used to hand down wisdom + knowledge
A saying that has a moral or meaning that is more than what it just says
19
The fourth change that occurred after Islam spread into Western Africa...
They encouraged women to wear hajjabs
They encouraged people to specialize
Emphasized education
They emphasized wisdom
20
What are stelae?
It means to steal or rob something
They are small, decorative items
They are spiritual places
They are tall flat sided pillars
21
The fifth change that occurred after Islam spread into Western Africa was that they adopted...
The Arab diet
The Arab language, Arabic
Arab art
Arab architectural style
22
Explain the first possible cause (population growth) and how it might've caused the Bantu Migration...
An increase in crime and people become hard to control
There is a lack of resources
A lack of food and water
The population stayed the same
23
What is a port city?
A city where people are educated
A city where people port or make pottery
A city along a coast where ships load or unload
A city at the end of a river
24
What does it mean when a government becomes centralized?
It is when there is only one main government controlling the empire
It is when a government rules only a small group of people
It is when a government merges into many
It is when there is a specific government controlling the capital
25
Ethiopia is the modern day location for what kingdom?
Ghana
Aksum
Mali
Songhai
26
What is Shari'ah Law?
It is Muslim Law
It is Buddhist Law
It is Christian Law
It is Jewish Law
27
Why was Aksum's location good for trade?
It was close to Asia
It was in Africa
It was surrounded by many bodies of water
It had many nomadic groups nearby
28
What Kingdom did King Ezana rule over?
Songhai
Mali
Aksum
Ghana
29
In what direction did Islam spread into Africa from?
Northwesr
Southeast
Southwest
Northeast
30
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
It is a promise
It is a scroll
It is a boat
It is a wooden box
31
Reason #2 of why Ghana fell
Too many people used up too many natural resources
Growing Population
A decreasing population
Many people got sick and they didn't have enough people to maintain economy
32
Define Push factors
Something that pulls someone to another location
Something that pushes you to go to another area
Something that pushes someone to leave an area
Something that pushes an empire to fail
33
What is smelting?
It is a form of cooking food that was developed by the Nol
It is heating up food
The extraction of metal from its ore, involving heat and melting
It is a process that only the Europeans used
34
Reasons 2 for the fall of the Kingdom of Aksum
They lost lands in Rome
They lost people due to a large sandstorm
They lost land due to a landslide
They lost lands in Arabia
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Explain the fourth possible cause (Adventure/Family) and how it might've caused the Bantu Migration...
Friends or family moved there
They were bored and wanted a new lifestyle
They wanted a new lifestyle in a place that would allow them to make more $
There were new opportunities elsewhere
36
Name the fourth possible cause of the Bantu Migration
Due to a conflict, half of the Bantu left
Adventure/Family
Due to a natural disaster
Lack of leadership
37
Name the third possible cause of the Bantu Migration
A lack of moral, needing a change of scenery
Pressure from other groups
A lack of animals
They needed to get new materials to trade
38
Where was the Kingdom of Ghana situated?
Along the Tigris River in Egypt
Along the Nile River in Central Africa
Along the Niger River in West Africa
Along the coast of West Africa
39
Define Migration
The movement of people going somewhere for a short time
The movement of a few people moving from one place to another
The constant movement of a specific group of people
The movement of a group of people from one place to another, moving there
40
The first change that occurred after Islam spread into Western Africa...
Islamic law meant people got to choose their leaders
They adopted the matrilineal line of succession
Trade increased due to countries working together due to being Islamic
They adopted the patrilineal line of succession
41
What are the dates for the Kingdom of Mali?
500 BCE to 1200 CE
1230 CE to 1670 CE
1230 BCE to 170
100 CE to 1500 CE
42
What was unique about Ghana's military
All men are trained to serve, creating a reserve force
They had 2 armies, an elite one, and a regular paid army
They had women in their army, the only army that allowed that at the tine
They used iron weapons to conquer others
43
The second reason why the Kingdom of Mali ended...
There was not enough food due to crops dying
People were tired of their leaders and migrated in a huge group
People got tired of taxes and moved
There was violence and war through invasions
44
Who was King Solomon?
He was the ruler of the Ottoman Empire
He was a leader from the Byzantine Empire
He was the emperor of Rome
He was the king of the Tribes of Isreal
45
What regions were linked together because of Axum?
It links Japan, India, and the Arabian Peninsula
It links the Med Sea, Europe, Arabian Peninsula, and India together
It links China, Italy, and India together
It links Asia. Turkey, and Greece together.
46
Reasons 3 for the fall of the Kingdom of Aksum
They lost trade with the Red Sea
They lost trade with West Africa
They lost trade with the Mediterannean Sea
They lost trade with the Vikings.
47
What invention revolutionized Africa?
Iron tools
Specialization
The making of salt
Storage Houses
48
Reason #3 of why Ghana fell
Loss of natural resources
Trees were cut down for furnaces, water dried up, less farm and less herd
People no longer cared about the rules, and did whatever they wanted
Loss of morals
49
Why was salt so important?
Was nutritious
Was a valuable traded good
It helped preserve food
People liked the flavor it gave their food
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What is the name of the city of salt?
Wangara
Timbouku
Adulis
Taghaza
51
What was the silent barter?
It was goods traded without saying a word
No one could talk and people would trade to avoid curses
It was goods traded without ever meeting
It was goods traded without ever touching each other
52
What did Ghana's army do for Ghana and it's people?
They didn't do much because they were corrupt
They would randomly go check on different towns to intimidate people
They secured the border, put down revolts, and maintained peace and order
They secured the trade networks and market places
53
What is a proverb?
A story told orally to help people learn important history
An activity where people prove their worth to their village
A saying that has a moral or meaning that is more than what it just says
Something that is passed down from one generation to another
54
Why was the silent barter important?
It protected the location of the salt mines
It let people who discriminated against each other not see the other person
It protected the location of the gold mines
It allowed people who spoke different languages to trade
55
Who was Mansa Abukari II?
He was the man who ruled over Mali
He was the man who discovered the Americas
He was the man who abdicated the throne in Mali
He was the man who discovered the Caribbean Islands
56
What was Mansa Abukari's main accomplishment?
He sailed to the America's before Columbus in 1312 and landed in Brazil
He sailed to India and connected trade routes making Mali rich
He was a famous king of Mali whom made the empire wealthy
His bad leadership was the reason Mali fell
57
Name the second possible cause of the Bantu Migration
A lack of space
A lack of food
A lack of leadership
A lack of natural resources
58
What were the 2 main sources of Ghana's wealth?
The grain trade
The salt trade
The gold trade
Selling animal hides
59
What did the invaders do to Mali?
They stole all of Mali's gold
They threatened the borders
They burned down schools
They burned down hospitals
60
Why would major cities have a variety of religions when the area around it did not?
They did not, all cities had only one religion
Because the areas around it housed more conservative people
Because people bring their beliefs, cultures, and religions when traded
Because big cities had more people to question what religion they were
61
What occurred due to the government owning all the gold?
Nothing did, because they were trying to pay off debt
The people became very poor
The government became very wealth
The king misused the gold until there was none
62
Who are griots?
African priests and priestesses
African scribes and writers
African historians and storytellers
African princes and princesses
63
Define Pull factors
Something that pushes an empire to fail
Something that pushes someone to leave an area
Something that pulls someone to another location
Something that pushes you to go to another area
64
What major river was in Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?
The Niger River
The Nile River
The Tigris River
The Euphrates River
65
What is the name of the South African Kingdom?
Songhai
Mali
Ghana
The Great Zimbabwe
66
Explain the process of smelting
....
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...
...
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When did the Kingdom of Ghana exist?
From 500 BCE to 1200 CE
From 500 CE to 1200 CE
Fro 400 BCE to 300 CE
From 600 CE to 700 CE
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Aksum was the first African kingdom to...
Not make people pay taxes
Use coins
Have an emperor
Trade with the Byzantine
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What was an advantage of using coins instead of the barter system?
It helped make items for expensive
It made trade eaiser
There weren't any advantages
It standardized things
70
What were stelae's used for?
They were used as monuments
They were religious buildings
They were tomb markers
They would write the laws there for everyone to see
71
Who was Mansa Musa?
He was a famous king of Mali
He was a famous king of Songhai
He was a famous king of Ghana
He was a famous king of Aksum
72
The third reason why the Kingdom of Mali ended...
The empire failed due to rivers drying up, leaving them without crops
The empire was poor after gold lost its value
The empire was in a bad location and was constantly being attacked
The empire was too big to protect and control so rebellions took place
73
What does the Ark of the Covenant hold?
The Apostle's Creed
The 10 Commandments
The Qu'ran
The Torah
74
What does it mean when there is a Patrlineal line?
It means that the king is chosen through the mothers line
It means that the king is chosen for his friendships
It means that there was a line of people waiting to be king based on luck
It means that the king is chosen through the father's line
75
The first reason why the Kingdom of Mali ended...
They attempted to expand, but failed and were stuck paying debts
There were weak and ineffective leaders after Mansa Musa
There was a drought causing the population to die of thirst
There were too many people, which led to them not having enough food
76
Why was it good that all men were trained to fight?
They could protect their homes
They were able to have gladiator competitions
It reduced crime
People were experienced if something happened and they had to serve
77
What evidence is left to prove Mansa Abukari II's main accomplishment?
There are accounts of Malian people
There were preserved food found
There were mosques built that were dated at around that time
Pedro Alonso Nino, C's navigator looked at his notes to learn the currents
78
What were the main goods transported on the Trans Saharan Trade Network?
Ivory
Iron
Gold
Salt
79
Reasons 1 for the fall of the Kingdom of Aksum
The Justinian plauge reached Axum through trade routes
A decline in morality
The Constantian plauge reached Axum through a large party held
The loss of people
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What do griots do?
They tell stories through music to help people remember facts and history
They rule the empire, and one is chosen every 10 years
They write books to educate people on business and how to live your life
They perform religious rituals
81
What is a major port city in Aksum?
Adulis
Zelia
Mecca
Aden
82
What is the Trans Saharan Trade Network?
It was a mythical place that was told orally through generations
It is a trade route that extends from Africa to Europe
It is trade between the people north and south of the Sahara
It is a route where people would often get killed trying to trade
83
What is the name of the city of gold?
Adulis
Timbouku
Taghaza
Wangara
84
Explain the third possible cause (pressure from other groups) and how it might've caused the Bantu Migration...
Arabs moved in and started new empires
Other groups stopped trade, and they had to move due to not having enough $
There was violence, war, and village raids
There was pressure from other tribes to leave
85
Name the first possible cause of the Bantu Migration
The population stayed the same
Population growth
Population decreased due to disease
Population decrease
86
Explain the silent barter?
3. Merchants would go back and decide if the gold was enough,
1. Merchants put salt on the river, beat their drums, and walk away
4. They would continue step 3 until both were happy with the trade
2. Wangarans hear the drums and go in boats, put down some gold and leave
87
The second change that occurred after Islam spread into Western Africa...
The government became democratic
The government became a monarchy
The government became an oligarchy
The government became centralized
88
What does it mean when there is a Matrilineal line?
It means that there was a line of people waiting to be king based on luck
It means that the king is chosen through the mothers line
It means that the king is chosen through the father's line
It means that the king is chosen for his friendships
89
Reason #1 of why Ghana fell
Due to there being a drought
War
Famine
Due to Arab warriors attacking
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Why was gold so important?
It was used for religious purposes
It was used to make coins
Was a valuable traded good
People liked the shine of it
91
What religion was the Kingdom of Aksum?
Islam
Hinduism
Judism
Christianity
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Why are port cities important?
They weren't important people just liked the sea
It wasn't the most profitable city
They become trade hubs, where people from other places go by water to trade
It was close to other cities
93
When did King Ezana rule?
From 300 CE to 376 CE
From 360 CE to 410 CE
From 256 CE to 321 CE
From 321 CE to 360 CE
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Who was the Queen of Sheba?
She was a powerful women from the Kingdom of Asheba
She was a powerful women from the Kingdom of Sheaba
She was a powerful women from the Kingdom of Nubia
She was a powerful woman from the Kingdom of Saba

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