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How did the trans-Saharan caravan trade change religion and culture in West Africa?
It brought Buddhism all the way from China
It brought Islamic beliefs, ethics, and laws
It brought Christian beliefs, ethics, and laws
Traditional African religions remained intact
2
What is another word for commerce?
rural
urban
business
agriculture
3
What was one of the results of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?
Mali expanded its borders west to be nearer to Mecca
Mali became more well-known internationally
Mali began trading directly with the Middle East
Mali became an important destination for Muslim pilgrimages
4
What allowed people to travel across the Sahara to trade with West African kingdoms?
Donkeys
Camels
Horses
Romans
5
What is a traditional African religious belief kept after contact with Christians and Islam?
Idea of sacrifice
Belief in many gods
Belief in one supreme God
God sent his son from heaven in a canoe
6
What formed the basis of society in Africa?
individuals
the family
religion
the land
7
Labor specialization means...
many kinds of files
special labor
more people working
different jobs for different people
8
Which of these was crucial to the success of the Ghana Empire?
copper
silk
tea
gold
9
What new religion came to West Africa and how did it get there?
Buddhism, through monks
Christianity, through missionaries
Judaism, through conquest
Islam, through merchants
10
Why were the griots important in West African culture?
They helped the people look to the future.
They became leaders of local religions.
They aided in trade between the states.
They helped people learn about their culture and past.
11
How did cities like Timbuktu and Jenne develop in the empires on the map?
Cities resources were in demand
Cities attracted missionaries who spread religion
Cities agriculture was outstanding
Cities' universities attracted people to them
12
How did cities like Timbuktu and Jenne become centers of culture and learning in West Africa?
The sale of African slaves
The wealth from trade
The African empires defeated the Egyptians.
The Islamic religion
13
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 traded extensively with European countries
It controlled the gold and salt trade in the region.
It had extremely productive agriculture
14
Who kept the oral history, culture, and traditions of West African tribes and villages?
kings
griots
farmers
lawyers
15
What was a result of the trans-Saharan trade to West African kingdoms?
Trade made African nations prosper
African nations conquered the Middle East
Trade made African nations poor
African people began living in the desert
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Mansa Musa was important because...
He spread Christianity throughout Mali
He gave away tons of salt on his journey to Mecca
He brought back Islamic architects and scholars from Mecca
He allowed different religions in Mali
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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 was the first African empire to trade with Europe
It controlled all of the trade routes in the Atlantic
It conducted a great deal of trade with India and East Asia
