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1. The factor that supported both Axum and the Swahili city-states in trading with other nations was location.
2. We can infer that after 1100 CE, the Axum Empire lost influence as the Swahili city-states gained prominence.
3. The major factor in the longevity of the Swahili city-states’ influence was the trade network that connected the city-states to other powers in the Indian Ocean
4. Physical geography contributed to the decline of West African empires as periods of drought led to declines in food production and increased migration of people seeking better conditions.
5. The significance of Timbuktu in West Africa is that it was a center for learning similar to the institutions that preceded universities in Europe.
East and West African Societies Quick Check
1. Identify which factor supported both Axum and the Swahili city-states in trading with other nations.
A. location ✅
B. trade
C. language
D. lack of competition
2. What can we infer happened to the Axum Empire after 1100 CE?
A. It lost influence as the Swahili city-states gained prominence. ✅
B. It was destroyed by a rival empire.
C. It stopped trading entirely.
D. The economic system fell apart due to overexpansion.
3. Describe a major factor in the longevity of the Swahili city-states’ influence.
A. the number of cities along the coast overwhelming any competitors
B. the wide variety of goods that they offered
C. the trade network that connected the city-states to other powers in the Indian Ocean ✅
D. the weather along the coastal area allowing for an increase in farming
4. Which statement best describes how physical geography contributed to the decline of West African empires?
A. Landslides and flooding destroyed villages, causing the population to use violence to gain food.
B. Salt was overmined, leading to shortages and protests by miners who demanded more gold for their work.
C. Periods of drought led to declines in food production and increased migration of people seeking better conditions. ✅
D. Hurricanes forced many to migrate east toward central Africa, which reduced the size of the armies.
5. Explain the significance of Timbuktu in West Africa.
A. Timbuktu was the origin point of iron-smelting in West Africa.
B. Timbuktu was the capital of the Nok culture.
C. Timbuktu was a center for learning similar to the institutions that preceded universities in Europe. ✅
D. Timbuktu was a popular tourist destination.
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