They accumulated wealth from trading with the Middle East and Africa.
How were Asian economies impacted by trade across the Indian Ocean?(1 point)
Responses
They were able to expand their economies by trading with Europe.
They were able to expand their economies by trading with Europe.
Asian economies faced a recession due to the importation of African gold.
Asian economies faced a recession due to the importation of African gold.
They accumulated wealth from trading with the Middle East and Africa.
They accumulated wealth from trading with the Middle East and Africa.
Many traders lost money due to poor trade deals with Middle Eastern merchants..
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Compare how the Swahili coast of East Africa and the Kingdom of Kongo were impacted by their role in global trade during the seventeenth century.(1 point)
Responses
The Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast were both destroyed.
The Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast were both destroyed.
The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources.
The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources.
Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement.
Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement.
The Kingdom of Kongo moved north, while the Swahili coast disbanded.
Responses
The Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast were both destroyed.
The Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast were both destroyed.
The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources.
The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources.
Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement.
Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement.
The Kingdom of Kongo moved north, while the Swahili coast disbanded.
The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources.
According to some Indigenous African religions, what are witches?(1 point)
Responses
people believed to have magical power
people believed to have magical power
supernatural beings or lesser gods
supernatural beings or lesser gods
people who make medicines and amulets to protect others from witchcraft
people who make medicines and amulets to protect others from witchcraft
people viewed as both political and spiritual leaders
Responses
people believed to have magical power
people believed to have magical power
supernatural beings or lesser gods
supernatural beings or lesser gods
people who make medicines and amulets to protect others from witchcraft
people who make medicines and amulets to protect others from witchcraft
people viewed as both political and spiritual leaders
people believed to have magical power
What is the largest religion in Africa today?(1 point)
Responses
Christianity
Christianity
Yoruba
Yoruba
Islam
Islam
Zulu
Responses
Christianity
Christianity
Yoruba
Yoruba
Islam
Islam
Zulu
Christianity
What is an example of the blending of traditional African religions and Islam in early African societies?(1 point)
Responses
King Mana Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca
King Mana Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca
the building of universities in the Mali and Songhay Empires
the building of universities in the Mali and Songhay Empires
the building of mosques in the Mali and Songhay Empires
the building of mosques in the Mali and Songhay Empires
the use of amulets by Muslim converts
Responses
King Mana Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca
King Mana Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca
the building of universities in the Mali and Songhay Empires
the building of universities in the Mali and Songhay Empires
the building of mosques in the Mali and Songhay Empires
the building of mosques in the Mali and Songhay Empires
the use of amulets by Muslim converts
the use of amulets by Muslim converts
In 1–2 sentences, analyze why people chose to settle in either West or East Africa.(2 points)
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Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0
The question is not answered.
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Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0
The question is not answered.
People chose to settle in West Africa primarily due to its fertile land and access to trade routes, which facilitated the exchange of goods such as gold and salt. In contrast, East Africa attracted settlers because of its diverse ecosystems, coastal access for trade with the Indian Ocean, and the rich resources provided by the region's inland rivers and lakes.