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A #socialstudies quiz to review West Africa
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1
Mansa Musa was important because...
He allowed different religions in Mali
He spread Christianity throughout Mali
He brought back Islamic architects and scholars from Mecca
He gave away tons of salt on his journey to Mecca
2
Which of these was crucial to the success of the Ghana Empire?
silk
copper
gold
tea
3
Which religion influenced African trade, language, and education?
Atheism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
4
How did cities like Timbuktu and Jenne become centers of culture and learning in West Africa?
The Islamic religion
The African empires defeated the Egyptians.
The sale of African slaves
The wealth from trade
5
What was a result of the trans-Saharan trade to West African kingdoms?
African people began living in the desert
Trade made African nations prosper
Trade made African nations poor
African nations conquered the Middle East
6
Which city was a famous center for trade and learning in West Africa?
Egypt
Timbuktu
Rome
Mongolia
7
How did Islam first reach Ghana?
by sailboats
through trade routes
through books
from being attacked
8
West African empires grew through trade across what geographical region?
Amazon Jungle
Mojave Desert
Sahara Desert
The Alps
9
How did the trans-Saharan caravan trade change religion and culture in West Africa?
Traditional African religions remained intact
It brought Christian beliefs, ethics, and laws
It brought Buddhism all the way from China
It brought Islamic beliefs, ethics, and laws
10
Which of the following is the reason that Ghana became a powerful empire in West Africa?
It was the first African empire to industrialize
It had extremely productive agriculture
It controlled the gold and salt trade in the region.
It traded extensively with European countries
11
What allowed people to travel across the Sahara to trade with West African kingdoms?
Horses
Donkeys
Romans
Camels
12
Which explorer wrote a detailed description of his travels in Africa?
Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Muhammad
Ibn Batutta
13
What is a traditional African religious belief kept after contact with Christians and Islam?
Belief in many gods
God sent his son from heaven in a canoe
Idea of sacrifice
Belief in one supreme God
14
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Kingdom of Mali of West Africa?
It controlled Ghana's old trade routes across the Sahara
It conducted a great deal of trade with India and East Asia
It was the first African empire to trade with Europe
It controlled all of the trade routes in the Atlantic
15
What new religion came to West Africa and how did it get there?
Buddhism, through monks
Judaism, through conquest
Islam, through trade
Christianity, through missionaries
16
The African empire of Ghana traded gold for which natural resource?
water
salt
flour
iron
17
What is the major river in West Africa?
Niger River
Amazon River
Nile River
Colorado River
18
Why is music and dance such an important part of African culture?
it helps keep people healthy
it keeps away evil spirits
it is fun
it communicates history and traditions
19
Who was the most famous Islamic King of Mali?
Genghis Khan
Pope Urban II
Mr. Rodgers
Mansa Musa
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Why were the griots important in West African culture?
They aided in trade between the states.
They helped people learn about their culture and past.
They helped the people look to the future.
They became leaders of local religions.
