❓ QZ4: Ancient West African Kingdoms
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- Q1Which trading items were the MAIN cause economic growth in the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?GoldSaltPorcelainBronzeSilk30s
- Q2How did the spread of Islam into the kingdoms in West Africa influence their development?There as an increase in architecture and educationThe plague spread into the area for the first timeThere was a decrease in tradeLarge ships called caravels increased trade30s
- Q3What is the main reason Sundiata is remembered in legends?He founded the Mali empire.He conquered Timbuktu.He introduced Islam to West Africa.He started the gold-salt trade.30s
- Q4How was Islam able to spread through Africa?European conquerors forced it upon the peopleLeaders converted and encouraged the people to convertCivil warBerber tradesMade mandatory by law30s
- Q5What two resources helped the Empire of Ghana to rise in power?Silver and diamondsIron and goldWheat and gunsFish and cotton30s
- Q6______________ was the first king of the Empire of Ghana?AmenhotepSundiataMansa MusaDinga Cisse30s
- Q7What was the significance of Mansa Musa's hajj?It established Mali's first set of laws.It ended Sundiata's rule over Mali.It brought world attention to Mali.It introduced Christianity to Mali.30s
- Q8Which of the following was NOT a significance of griots in West Africa?Keeper of historyHeld ceremoniesStorytellerGovernor for the emperor30s
- Q9Which region used camel caravans to trade?SahelMeditterraneanRainforestDesert30s
- Q10What was the deciding factor in the collapse of Songhai?It faced rivalries within the ruling family.It was invaded by Morrocans with guns.It valued Islamic learning over military strength.It relied too heavily on the slat-gold trade.30s
