For which action did Ghana use its large army?

gaining the obedience of Ghana’s neighbors

One of Musa’s notable characteristics was that he

ruled as the first Muslim emperor.

What was Askia the Great’s attitude toward learning?

He wanted to renew its importance.

Which is the best correlation between the introduction of Islam and an increase in literacy?

People needed to know how to read in order to be devout practitioners

Which of these events occurred during the Ghana Empire?

Islam was introduced into the West African region.

Which brought an end to the great West African empires?

enemy nations using sophisticated warfare to overpower the outdated tactics

Songhai was best known for a

a diverse selection of exported products

Which of the following is true of Askia the Great?

He was a proponent of learning and culture.

Which was an unintended result of Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?

Europeans developed an increased desire to explore African wealth.

Which of these events occurred first?

the introduction of Islam into West Africa

The three major West African empires increased their wealth by

taxing all trade in their region.

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East and West African Civilization

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1
The empire of Songhai was originally part of
Mali.
Ghana.
Mecca.
Timbuktu.
2
For which action did Ghana use its large army?
establishing a bureaucratic government
plundering large amounts of gold for trade
gaining the obedience of Ghana’s neighbors
taxing the goods that came through Ghana’s trade routes
3
One of Musa’s notable characteristics was that he
consolidated his empire from provinces into a single nation.
expanded the empire of Ghana to its greatest size.
ruled as the first Muslim emperor.
spread his immense wealth to the people he ruled.
4
What was Askia the Great’s attitude toward learning?
He wanted to keep it as a key feature.
He wanted to use it to influence trade.
He wanted to renew its importance.
He wanted to do away with it.
5
One of the goods the Songhai empire exported was
goats.
gold.
silver.
alpacas.
6
Which is the best correlation between the introduction of Islam and an increase in literacy?
Islam was a sophisticated religion that embraced cultural arts
Islam was introduced at a time when literacy was already on the rise
People needed to know how to read in order to be devout practitioners
people were expected to be well rounded in all aspects of their lives
7
The journey to Mecca that each Muslim is expected to take at least once is known as
the Sacred Duty.
the Hajj.
the Holy Pilgrimage.
the Qur'an.
8
The main import of the West African kingdoms was
salt.
silk.
food.
gold.
9
Which of these events occurred during the Ghana Empire?
Islam was introduced into the West African region.
Timbuktu was developed into a center of learning.
A large amount of technology was developed.
Moroccan invaders conquered the empire.
10
What most affected ancient West African trade?
lack of transportation
too many merchants
limited resources for trade
natural landforms
11
Which brought an end to the great West African empires?
enemy nations using sophisticated warfare to overpower the outdated tactics
an increase in countries producing their own goods and not needing to trade
emperors being unable to further the development of technology and learning
the arrival of Christianity and the decline of Islam
12
Songhai was best known for a
a dictatorial government that oversaw all aspects of the empire
a system of taxation and wealth distribution
thriving trade of imported goods.
a diverse selection of exported products
13
Which of the following is true of Askia the Great?
He wanted to do away with slavery.
He was peaceful and disliked conflict.
He wanted to do away with Islamic rule.
He was a proponent of learning and culture.
14
The emperors of Mali were known as
Menahs.
Mansas.
Malias.
Musas.
15
Which was an unintended result of Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?
Europeans developed an increased desire to explore African wealth.
Musa successfully brought Islam to European and Middle Eastern nations.
Because he was a powerful figure, Musa inspired others to make a pilgrimage
Middle Eastern nations benefited from the wealth Musa brought with him.
16
Which of these events occurred first?
the fall of the Songhai Empire
the entrance of Portuguese explorers into African territory
the fall of the Mali Empire
the introduction of Islam into West Africa
17
What animal was used to transport goods across the Sahara Desert?
camel
goat
alpaca
horse
18
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were known as the Kingdoms of
Jewels and Tea.
Salt and Gold.
Salt and Silk.
Gold and Jewels.
19
Islam was introduced into West Africa by
missionaries.
prophets.
traders.
nomads.
20
The three major West African empires increased their wealth by
trading gold and precious jewels.
taxing all trade in their region.
restricting trade to only high-level merchants.
pooling their trade earnings into one central account.

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