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What was a result of the trans-Saharan trade to West African kingdoms?
African nations conquered the Middle East
Trade made African nations poor
Trade made African nations prosper
African people began living in the desert
2
Iron tools allowed for improvements in:
music
agriculture
ironwork
trade
3
When West Africans were sold into slavery, they brought their culture and traditions with them.
True
False
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What is another word for commerce?
urban
rural
business
agriculture
5
In the Americas, West African influence can be seen in:
music
dance
all
art
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How did the trans-Saharan caravan trade change religion and culture in West Africa?
Traditional African religions remained intact
It brought Islamic beliefs, ethics, and laws
It brought Christian beliefs, ethics, and laws
It brought Buddhism all the way from China
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In this type of trade, the two sides never talk face to face.
trade near a river
tribute
internet
silent barter
8
In this type of music, a leader sings a phrase and then the chorus responds.
gospel
prayer
call and response
jazz
9
What formed the basis of society in Africa?
religion
the land
individuals
the family
10
An object from the past that helps us learn about a time period is called:
a relic
writings
an artifact
a primary source
11
The earliest West African societies were made up of:
family groups
towns and cities
kingdoms
empires
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How was history passed down through generations in West Africa before the arrival of Islam?
history class
oral tradition
written records
large universities
13
Conquered lands usually had to pay this to the empire.
tribute
salt
gold
honor
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What allowed people to travel across the Sahara to trade with West African kingdoms?
Romans
Horses
Donkeys
Camels
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What new religion came to West Africa and how did it get there?
Islam, through merchants
Judaism, through conquest
Christianity, through missionaries
Buddhism, through monks
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Why were the griots important in West African culture?
They helped the people look to the future.
They helped people learn about their culture and past.
They aided in trade between the states.
They became leaders of local religions.
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Labor specialization means...
different jobs for different people
many kinds of files
more people working
special labor
18
Which of the following is the reason that Ghana became a powerful empire in West Africa?
It controlled the gold and salt trade in the region.
It traded extensively with European countries
It was the first African empire to industrialize
It had extremely productive agriculture
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Which describes an item from the past that teaches us about a time?
geography
stories
writings
artifact
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Which of these was crucial to the success of the Ghana Empire?
tea
silk
copper
gold
