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What were the two main reasons for the downfall of the Ghana empire?
War and depletion of natural resources
Famine and economic collapse
Religious conflicts and cultural decline
Epidemics and political unrest
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How did Islam reach West Africa?
Migration
Trade
Conquest
Education
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What does CER stand for in the context of studying history?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Context, Explanation, Research
Cause, Effect, Result
Concept, Evidence, Reflection
4
How did Mansa Musa contribute to the spread of Islam?
Trade routes
Education
Hajj (pilgrimage)
Conversion
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What is the term used to mark the years before 0 on a timeline?
AD
BC
CE
BCE
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How did Mansa Musa contribute to the spread of Islam?
His educational reforms
His sponsorship of trade routes
His military conquests
His Hajj to Mecca
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What does the acronym AD stand for on a timeline?
After Death
Anno Domini
Before Common Era
Before Christ
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What does the C stand for in the SOURCE acronym?
Reliability Status
Secondary or Primary?
Can you see bias?
Chronology (Timelines)
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What cultural achievements of West Africa continue to influence our culture today?
Oral tradition and music
Architecture and literature
Scientific discoveries and technological innovations
Culinary traditions and fashion
10
What was the capital city of Ghana?
Mecca
Timbuktu
Jenne-jeno
Kumbi
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What does a map scale on a map tell you?
Political boundaries
Distance measurement
Geographical features
Landmarks
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What significant factor influenced the development of early societies in West Africa?
Geographical location
Extended families and villages
Political leadership
Trade networks
13
What is the purpose of a map scale on a map?
show directions
choose routes
measure distance
identify landmarks
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What year do historians mark as the year of Jesus’ birth on a timeline?
1000
100
0
500
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What is the purpose of a map key (legend)?
Shows cardinal directions
Explains symbols on a map
Provides historical context
Indicates scale
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What is the purpose of a legend on a map?
Indicates scale of the map
Shows cardinal directions
Provides information about the title
Explains map symbols
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What were the two main reasons for the Ghana empire’s downfall?
Religion, Corruption
Trade, Overpopulation
Oppression, Rebellion
War, Loss of resources
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What are the two acronyms used to mark the years after 0 on a timeline?
BCE
AD
BC
CE
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What does the title of a map tell you about the information given?
subject of map
time of map
location of map
author of map
20
What does the letter C stand for in the SOURCE acronym?
Secondary or Primary?
Contextual understanding
Chronological order
Credibility assessment
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How did trans-Saharan trade contribute to Ghana's wealth and success?
Brought gold and other resources
Introduced Islam to the region
Expanded its military power
Established strong diplomatic relations
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What does the R stand for in the CER acronym?
Reasoning
Religious Beliefs
Reliability Status
Rhyme Scheme
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What does the letter E stand for in the CER acronym?
Evidence
Elaboration
Emphasis
Explanation
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How did Islam spread to West Africa?
Religious missionaries
Cultural exchange with Europe
Through trade networks
Military conquest
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What does the E stand for in the CER acronym?
Cultural Legacy
Evidence
Entertain
Explanation
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What was the purpose of the Hajj pilgrimage for Mansa Musa?
Seek religious guidance from Islamic scholars
Form alliances with neighboring empires
Express devotion to Islam
Expand trade networks
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What does the letter R stand for in the CER acronym?
Research
Remark
Reflection
Reasoning
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What influenced West African society after the adoption of Islam?
Muslim practices and values
European cultural traditions
Asian religious beliefs
Traditional African customs
29
Who was the first West African ruler to practice Islam devoutly?
Alexander the Great
Salah al-Din
Mansa Musa
King Richard I
30
What was the impact of the Crusades on Christians, Muslims, and Jews?
Trade expansion and economic growth
Religious unity and peaceful coexistence
Wars, persecution, and cultural diffusion
Technological advancements and artistic innovations
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What does CER stand for?
Claim, Explanation, Reasoning
Chronology, Evidence, Reasoning
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Cultural Legacy, Evidence, Reasoning
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What is the purpose of a map scale?
Show map symbols
Identify cardinal directions
Provide information about the title
Determine real-world distance
