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West African Empires
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1
What happened to conquered rulers in the kingdom of Ghana?
They were ransomed by the king of Ghana.
They were executed.
They become governors for the king of Ghana.
They served as Islamic missionaries.
2
Which of the following was NOT a reason for Ghana's decline?
Famine
Internal rebellion
Invasion
Overgrazing
3
How did the kingdom of Ghana deal with conquered rulers?
The rulers were ransomed to their people.
The rulers were sent into exile.
The rulers were executed.
The rulers were used as governors for the empire.
4
Which of the following was NOT a part of Ghana's military?
Reserve
Veteran command
Standing army
Elite force
5
How was history passed down before the adoption of the Arabic language?
History was passed down orally by griots.
History was written down in the native tribal languages.
History was written by hired scribes from Arabia.
The history of West Africa was lost.
6
What two factors led to the trans-Saharan trade?
camel and Christianity
camel and canteen
camel and Islam
donkey and salt
7
Based on the use of trickster characters, what do we know Africans valued?
Intelligence
Strength
Wealth
Courage
8
What it was greatly valued by the West Africans?
Iron
Salt
Peanuts
Diamonds
9
What type of trade did NOT rely on knowing a language?
Markets
Bartering
Silent barter
Internet shopping
10
Why was the Niger River important to the development of the West African empires?
The Niger River was the only transportation in the continent of Africa.
The Niger River was a barrier against the North Africans.
The Niger River was the only source of water in the region.
The Niger River was a major location of trading cities.
11
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 factors of production?
Land
Capital
Entrepreneurship
Demand
12
Which of the following is a correct description of early West African religion?
Buddhism and animism
Ancestor worship and animism
Christianity and animism
Islam and animism
13
How would you classify the miners and the caravan that transported the salt?
Entrepreneurship
Labor
Capital
Land
14
Who led the rebellion against Sunni Ali's son?
Sunni Ali
Askia the Great
Mansa Musa
Timbuktu
15
Ghana's location helped it grow rich. Where was it located?
In an isolated mountain valley
In the center of several trade routes
On the Niger River
Near the Atlantic Ocean
16
Why was gold such a valuable commodity during 600-1600?
Everyone liked gold because it was shiny.
Gold could be molded easily, so it was useful.
Gold was used in medicines.
China would only accept gold as payment for its goods.
17
What was the main sources of the African kingdoms wealth?
Ironworking
Taxes
Trade
Tribute
18
How would you classify the camels and picks and shovels used in the salt trade?
Entrepreneurship
Capital
Land
Labor
19
Which of the following is INCORRECT information about the gold and salt trade?
Salt was mined in Taghaza.
Gold was mined in Wangara.
Salt was transported by caravans through the Sahara.
Salt was transported from the Sahara on boats down the Niger River.
20
What was an early influential industry in Africa?
Pottery Making
Silk making
Paper making
Ironworking
21
Who passed down the early history of West Africa?
Priests
Nobles
Griots
Miners
22
Who was the most famous king of Mali?
Mansa Musa
Timbuktu
Sunni Ali
Askia the Great
23
Which of the following terms mean Islamic law?
Quran
Shariah
Griot
Jahad
24
How was power passed down in ancient Ghana?
Partilineally
By lottery
It wasn't passed down.
Matrilineally
