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1
Which is the best known form of visual art in West Africa?
Music
Abstract Art
Oil Painting
Sculpture
2
This group of invaders attacked Ghana and caused overgrazing to take place.
Moroccans
Berbers
Almoravids
Tuareg
3
In which order did the three empires of West Africa rise and fall.
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Ghana, Songhai, Mali
Ghana, Songhai, Morocco
Songhai, Ghana, Mali
4
Which of the following is a type of West African clothing?
Kente
Cotton
Kombo
Krende
5
What crop did Sundiata introduce to West Africa, improving agriculture?
rice
cotton
millet
koala nuts
6
This West African king went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, spreading the name and fame of Mali.
Sundiata
Askia the Great
Sunni Ali
Mansa Musa
7
Why was it important for kings of Songhai to support the Islamic faith.
Because all of the local people were muslim.
Because the Moroccans would invade if they did not.
To establish and maintain trade connections.
Because Islam originated in West Africa.
8
This West African king was not well-liked due to the fact that he was not Muslim.
Sunni Ali
Askia the Great
Mansa Musa
Sunni Baru
9
The city in West Africa associated with religion, trade, education and culture:
Mali
Gao
Timbuktu
Ghana
10
This king spread Islam throughout West Africa.
Mansa Musa
Sunni Baru
King Henry VIII
Askia The Great
11
Moroccan invaders were successful in defeating the Songhai due to:
Advanced weapons
Stronger leaders
Larger armies
More wealth
12
Who led Songhai in the rebellion against Sunni Baru?
Muhammad Ture
Mansa Musa
Maghan
Sundiata
13
What West African river provided water, fish and trade routes?
Congo
Nile
Niger
Rio Grande
14
Why was silent bartering used in Ancient Ghana?
To honor West African gods.
All of the above
So that trade could take place quietly at night.
To keep resource locations secret.
15
Who is the richest person in the History of the world?
Mansa Musa
Augustus Caesar
Carl Azuz
Jeff Bezos
16
Ghana's location was key to it's success, because...
The Nile river provided water, fish, and trade routes.
It was situated between salt and gold mines.
it's land was rich with petroleum.
mountains protected it form invaders.
17
What played the biggest role in the growth of West African Empires?
industry
politics
trade
religion
18
Controlling trade of what valuable metal made the empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai powerful?
Iron
Copper
Gold
Silver
19
How did most West Africans record their history?
English Writing
Through Arabic Writing
Documentaries
Oral History
20
This Songhai king built religious harmony by participating in both Muslim and Local Religions.
Mansa Musa
Sunni Ali
Sundiata
Sunni Baru
