Medieval Africa

Question 1

What animal is directly related to increased trade throughout Africa?

Accepted Answer

Camel

Question 2

This event led to the fall of Ghana and the rise of Mali

Accepted Answer

Battle of Kirina

Question 3

What did trading help to develop?

Accepted Answer

Cities

Question 4

What religion entered the African empires as a result of trade?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 5

This person journeyed to Mecca in 1324.

Accepted Answer

Mansa Musa

Question 6

Ritual where performers wear masks to connect with ancestors

Accepted Answer

Dogon Dance

Question 7

An African storyteller is called...

Accepted Answer

griot

Question 8

The two goods most often traded among the African empires were...

Accepted Answer

gold and salt

Question 9

Broad grasslands dotted with small trees and shrubs is ....

Accepted Answer

Savanna

Question 10

The Earth's largest desert is the ....

Accepted Answer

Sahara

Question 11

Tracing descent through mothers is called...

Accepted Answer

Matrilineal

Question 12

Select the correct order of empires:

Accepted Answer

Ghana, Mali, Songhai

Question 13

What river gave rise to many West African civilizations?

Accepted Answer

Niger

Question 14

A group of people descended from the same ancestor is called a(n)....

Accepted Answer

clan

Question 15

Who defeated Sumanguru in the Battle of Kirina?

Accepted Answer

Sundiata

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