West African Empires Chapter Six

Question 1

Songhai ruler, he overthrew Sunni Baru, his reign was the high point for the state of Songhai

Accepted Answer

Askia the Great

Question 2

Which was not a reason gold and salt were highly desired goods in West Africa

Accepted Answer

Salt could be used to melt ice during winter

Question 3

The ________ helped keep this history alive for each new generation.

Accepted Answer

Griots

Question 4

Emperor of Songhai, he conquered Mali and made Songhai into a powerful state

Accepted Answer

Sunni Ali

Question 5

Which important trade good was not exchanged in Timbuktu during the Mali Empire

Accepted Answer

Apples

Question 6

The last time the Cleveland Indians won the World Series was in _______.

Accepted Answer

1948

Question 7

What were the two most valuable resources traded in Ghana?

Accepted Answer

Gold and Salt

Question 8

Founder of the Empire of Mali, his reign is recorded in legends

Accepted Answer

Sundiata

Question 9

A hand-woven, brightly colored West African fabric

Accepted Answer

Kente

Question 10

King of the Empire of Ghana, his kingdom was visited by Muslim writers

Accepted Answer

Tunka Manin

Question 11

The last time the Chicago Cubs won the World Series was ___________

Accepted Answer

1908

Question 12

Which of the following players plays shortstop for the Cleveland Indians

Accepted Answer

Francisco Lindor

Question 13

How did Ghana raise money?

Accepted Answer

Charged a toll when traders entered and exited Ghana

Question 14

After conquering nearby kingdoms, what did the king of Mali focus on?

Accepted Answer

The gold and salt trade, agriculture

Question 15

What religion gained influence in Songhai under Askia the Great?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 16

Mali's greatest and most famous ruler, he made a pilgrimage to Mecca that brought Mali fame

Accepted Answer

Mansa Musa

Question 17

Which was not a form of visual art that was popular in West Africa?

Accepted Answer

Mosaics

Question 18

Which group of people invaded the Songhai Empire in the 1590’s?

Accepted Answer

Morrocans

Question 19

The Cleveland Indians finished the regular season with a record of ________.

Accepted Answer

94 - 67

Question 20

The Cleveland Indians are playing the ___________ in the World Series

Accepted Answer

Chicago Cubs

Question 21

A West African storyteller

Accepted Answer

Griot

Question 22

A spoken record of past events

Accepted Answer

Oral history

Question 23

Which writer concentrated their writings on West Africa?

Accepted Answer

Al Bakri

Question 24

A short saying of wisdom or truth

Accepted Answer

Proverbs

Question 25

How much does a major league baseball weigh?

Accepted Answer

5 and 5 1⁄4 ounces

Question 26

A process in which people exchange goods without ever meeting directly

Accepted Answer

Silent Barter

West African Empires Chapter Six

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West African Empires Chapter Six

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