Why was salt so important?

It preserved food for long periods of time

Which is the best example of an oral tradition?

Grandfather telling stories about when he was a kid

What led to the downfall of Ghana?

Their expansion used up their resources

How did West Africans preserve their ancestral stories?

Poet-Musicians memorized and sang them

Which of the following was a benefit of joining an empire?

You were protected by the Empire's army

What makes matrilineal succession different from what we are used to?

It follows through the Kings' sister's line

Which best describes Ghana's military?

Regular career army and trained reserves

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1
Why was salt so important?
It preserved food for long periods of time
It could be used to lure animals to hunt
It was used for decorations
They had nothing else to put on their fries
2
The introduction of this animal greatly increased the success of the Trans-Saharan Trade
Musk-Ox
Oxen
Camels
Horses
3
Mansa Musa was known largely for what
Having over 300 wives
Being extremely rich
Being a successful warlord
Building the Library of Alexandria
4
Which is the best example of an oral tradition?
Grandfather playing a game with kids
Grandfather telling stories about when he was a kid
Grandmother's Diary
Grandmother's Photo Album
5
What art style was already popular in West Africa when Islam arrived
Geometric Patterns
Icons
Sculptures
Abstract Impressionism
6
Which river supported the growth of civilization and trade in West Africa?
Niger River
Ganges River
Amazon River
Nile River
7
What led to the downfall of Ghana?
They signed peace treaties with the Almoravids
The Reconquista recaptured the Muslim lands
Their expansion used up their resources
It did not fall and is still an empire today
8
This city was the center of learning and scholarship for much of West African history
Timbuktu
Songhai City
Guanaguato
Albuquerque
9
How did West Africans preserve their ancestral stories?
They wrote them on steles
They recorded them on vinyl albums
Poet-Musicians memorized and sang them
They drew them on parchment
10
Judges of Islamic law are known as this...
Shahada
Lawyer
Barrister
Qadi
11
The name of the poet-musicians is...
Groit
Grindot
Godot
Griot
12
Which of the following was a benefit of joining an empire?
You paid tribute to the king
You served in the army
You defend your own land
You were protected by the Empire's army
13
Early travelers saw Ghana as a long of this...
Gold
Salt
Honey
Jungle
14
Islam was introduced to West Africa by...
Armed Nomads
Discovery of Gold
Slave Raiders
Traders from the Middle East
15
What makes matrilineal succession different from what we are used to?
It follows through the Queen's line
It follows through the Kings' sister's line
It follows through the king's daughter's line
It follows through the Queen's mother's line
16
The trans-Saharan Trade centered on these two commodities
Silver and Gold
Oranges and Lemons
Silk and Spices
Gold and Salt
17
How did West African folktales come to the Americas?
Explorers discovered them
Missionaries brought them
Slaves brought them
Traders told them
18
What 1980's band had a top 10 hit with "Africa" in 1982
Scarecrow
Lion
Tin man
Toto
19
Which best describes Ghana's military?
Slaves chosen for their skill and strength
Adults of the kings family
Free soldiers from conquered kingdoms
Regular career army and trained reserves

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