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Duplicate of West African Empires
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1
This West African king was not well-liked due to the fact that he was not Muslim.
Askia the Great
Sunni Baru
Sunni Ali
Mansa Musa
2
This Songhai king built religious harmony by participating in both Muslim and Local Religions.
Sundiata
Sunni Baru
Sunni Ali
Mansa Musa
3
This West African king went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, spreading the name and fame of Mali.
Mansa Musa
Askia the Great
Sunni Ali
Sundiata
4
Controlling trade of what valuable metal made the empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai powerful?
Gold
Copper
Silver
Iron
5
Which of the following is a type of West African clothing?
Krende
Kente
Kombo
Cotton
6
The city in West Africa associated with religion, trade, education and culture:
Gao
Timbuktu
Mali
Ghana
7
In which order did the three empires of West Africa rise and fall.
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Songhai, Ghana, Mali
Ghana, Songhai, Mali
Ghana, Songhai, Morocco
8
Why was silent bartering used in Ancient Ghana?
To honor West African gods.
All of the above
To keep resource locations secret.
So that trade could take place quietly at night.
9
Ghana's location was key to it's success, because...
The Nile river provided water, fish, and trade routes.
it's land was rich with petroleum.
It was situated between salt and gold mines.
mountains protected it form invaders.
10
This group of invaders attacked Ghana and caused overgrazing to take place.
Almoravids
Tuareg
Moroccans
Berbers
11
What West African river provided water, fish and trade routes?
Nile
Niger
Rio Grande
Congo
12
Which is the best known form of visual art in West Africa?
Sculpture
Music
Abstract Art
Oil Painting
13
What played the biggest role in the growth of West African Empires?
industry
religion
trade
politics
14
Who led Songhai in the rebellion against Sunni Baru?
Sundiata
Muhammad Ture
Maghan
Mansa Musa
15
Moroccan invaders were successful in defeating the Songhai due to:
Advanced weapons
More wealth
Larger armies
Stronger leaders
16
Why was it important for kings of Songhai to support the Islamic faith.
Because the Moroccans would invade if they did not.
Because all of the local people were muslim.
Because Islam originated in West Africa.
To establish and maintain trade connections.
17
Who is the richest person in the History of the world?
Carl Azuz
Mansa Musa
Augustus Caesar
Jeff Bezos
18
This king spread Islam throughout West Africa.
King Henry VIII
Askia The Great
Sunni Baru
Mansa Musa
19
How did most West Africans record their history?
Through Arabic Writing
Documentaries
Oral History
English Writing
20
What crop did Sundiata introduce to West Africa, improving agriculture?
rice
koala nuts
millet
cotton
