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A #socialstudies quiz to review West Africa
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1
What new religion came to West Africa and how did it get there?
Buddhism, through monks
Islam, through merchants
Judaism, through conquest
Christianity, through missionaries
2
Mansa Musa was important because...
He spread Christianity throughout Mali
He gave away tons of salt on his journey to Mecca
He allowed different religions in Mali
He brought back Islamic architects and scholars from Mecca
3
Why were the griots important in West African culture?
They became leaders of local religions.
They helped people learn about their culture and past.
They aided in trade between the states.
They helped the people look to the future.
4
Which of the following is the reason that Ghana became a powerful empire in West Africa?
It had extremely productive agriculture
It was the first African empire to industrialize
It controlled the gold and salt trade in the region.
It traded extensively with European countries
5
How did cities like Timbuktu and Jenne become centers of culture and learning in West Africa?
The Islamic religion
The wealth from trade
The African empires defeated the Egyptians.
The sale of African slaves
6
What was one of the results of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?
Mali became an important destination for Muslim pilgrimages
Mali began trading directly with the Middle East
Mali expanded its borders west to be nearer to Mecca
Mali became more well-known internationally
7
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 conducted a great deal of trade with India and East Asia
It was the first African empire to trade with Europe
It controlled all of the trade routes in the Atlantic
8
What allowed people to travel across the Sahara to trade with West African kingdoms?
Donkeys
Romans
Camels
Horses
9
Which great Mali ruler went on their Hajj to Mecca and handed out tons of gold?
Simba the Lion King
Sundiata The Lion King
Almoravids Warriors
Mansa Musa
10
Which religion slowly made its impact in West Africa, as trade and commerce grew?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
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What is a traditional African religious belief kept after contact with Christians and Islam?
Idea of sacrifice
Belief in many gods
God sent his son from heaven in a canoe
Belief in one supreme God
12
Who kept the oral history, culture, and traditions of West African tribes and villages?
griots
lawyers
farmers
kings
13
How did the trans-Saharan caravan trade change religion and culture in West Africa?
It brought Buddhism all the way from China
It brought Christian beliefs, ethics, and laws
Traditional African religions remained intact
It brought Islamic beliefs, ethics, and laws
14
Labor specialization means...
special labor
different jobs for different people
many kinds of files
more people working
15
What formed the basis of society in Africa?
the family
religion
the land
individuals
16
How did cities like Timbuktu and Jenne develop in the empires on the map?
Cities agriculture was outstanding
Cities resources were in demand
Cities attracted missionaries who spread religion
Cities' universities attracted people to them
17
What is another word for commerce?
agriculture
rural
urban
business
18
Sundiata Keita is the founder of the Empire of Mali.
True
False
19
Which of these was crucial to the success of the Ghana Empire?
gold
tea
copper
silk
20
What was a result of the trans-Saharan trade to West African kingdoms?
African people began living in the desert
Trade made African nations prosper
Trade made African nations poor
African nations conquered the Middle East
