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7th Grade World Cultures
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1
What natural barrier limited trade between North Africa and other parts of the continent?
Mediterranean Sea
Gobi Desert
Sahara Desert
Great Wall of China
2
_____________ are responsible for keeping the oral history of an area.
Kings
Priests
Archaeologists
Griots
3
What was the foundation of the
economy
for all three empires?
Ship-building
Trade
Farming
Fishing
4
Which of the following is true of all three empires in West Africa?
They used their wealth to expand their armies and take land.
They were never invaded by outsiders.
They had only good leaders, never bad leaders.
They each lasted more than a thousand years.
5
What kingdom conquered the empire of Ghana?
Mali
Roman
Ghana
Songhai
6
Which is NOT true about the Kingdom of Ghana?
Its main source of wealth came from mining iron and gold.
Many people converted to Islam.
It was located in East Africa.
It became part of the Empire of Mali.
7
What is the name of the city that became a center for culture and learning in the world?
Timbuktu
Mali
Djenne
Islam
8
Griots of West Africa have always been in charge of ____________________.
Islam
Written History
Oral History
Artifacts
9
All of the following are factors that led to the decline of West African Empires
except
,
attacks by outsiders
poor leadership
powerful kings with powerful armies
loss of control over trade
10
What were the 3 major kingdoms/empires in West Africa from 500 to 1500 CE?
Roman, Mali, Song
Ghana, Egypt, Songhai
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Islamic, Mali, Songhai
11
A _______________ is characterized by tall grass and few trees.
Vegetation Region
Sahel
Dry Rainforest
Savanna
12
What was a major factor in the rise and growth of all three empires in West Africa?
their village structure
their language
their location
their religion
13
___&___ played a role in expressing the religious beliefs of Africans. These art forms played a role weddings/rituals.
Music and War
Music and Dance
Love and death
Battles and Dance
14
What is one similarity between Ghana and Mali?
Ghana and Mali were about the same size.
Both Ghana and Mali had powerful kings but small armies.
Both Ghana and Mali controlled the trade in the region.
All of the kings of Ghana and Mali converted to Islam.
15
Which sea is located to the north of Africa?
Mediterranean sea
Caspian sea
Red sea
Dead sea
16
Why was salt so valuable?
Salt and pepper are perfect on eggs.
Salt was a useful poisoning agent that assassins used.
Salt helps our bodies function properly and preserves food.
Salt is good for your health and makes food disgusting.
17
Sunni Ali and and Muhammad Ture are both Muslim leaders of which kingdom?
Ghana
Songhai
Mali
China
18
I was the
first
great Mali Leader and I helped defeat the Ghanaian's in 1240 CE, who am I?
Muhammad Ture
Sundiata Keita
Mansa Musa
Sunni Ali
19
All of the following were true about Mansa Musa EXCEPT:
He brought over 60,000 people to the city of Mecca.
He ruled the Kingdom of Songhai.
He practiced Islam.
He may have been the wealthiest person in history.
20
What civilization became a powerful trade empire around 500 CE?
Ghana
Songhai
Egypt
Mali
21
Which of the following factors influenced trans -Saharan trade?
the growth of cities
the introduction of camels
the discovery of salt
the population increase
22
What does matrilineal mean?
To trace ones heritage through Father
Line up resources that matter
to be against your siblings
Trace lineage through Mother.
23
Who was the Mali leader who expanded the empire and went on a great Islamic pilgrimage?
Sundiata Kieta
Sunni Ali
Askia Muhammad
Mansa Musa
24
What are the two main resources that the western African Kingdoms relied on to trade?
Sand and Camels
Salt and Pepper
Gold and Salt
Silver and Gold
25
Who was the Muslim traveler and writer that visited Africa, India, China, and Spain?
Ibn Battuta
Sundiata
Mansa Musa
Ibn Muhammad
26
Contact with Europeans and Muslim traders/merchants caused this trade to grow significantly...
Gold Trade
Slave Trade
Salt Trade
Trans-Saharan Trade
27
What is a
caravan?
A type of car
A ship used to transport slaves
A group of people and animals traveling together
A valuable trade good
28
All of the following are factors that led to the
growth and rise
of West African Empires
except
Powerful kings with powerful armies
Control of the trade routes
Location between salt and gold mines
Drought
29
How did Islam influence African Kingdoms?
Islam helped the kingdoms establish Christianity
Islam influenced the building of the Pyramids in Egypt
Islam helped spread trade and learning centers were established
Islam did not influence the kingdoms, Judaism did!
30
Which of the four climate zones in Africa is also known as the Sahel?
Desert
Savanna
Forest
Semi Desert
31
Mansa Musa’s journey to Mecca in 1324, proves which of the following statements?
Most African leaders were not educated.
All African leaders went on pilgrimages.
The Crusades had a great influence on western Africa.
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire.
32
The religion of ____________ was introduced into West Africa over 1,000 years ago.
Judaism
Islam
Muslim
Christianity
33
What caused the fall of both the Kingdom of Ghana and the Empire of Mali?
The spread of disease
Uprisings of slaves
Natural disasters
Attacks at the border
34
Which desert did traders in the West African Kingdoms cross during their travels?
The Kalahari Desert
The Nubian Desert
The Sahara Desert
The Sahel Desert
35
Which major river ran through all three kingdoms?
Niger River
Nile River
Senegal River
Lake Victoria
