Question 1
A)
How did the kings of Ghana become wealthy?
(1 point)
Responses
They mined salt from the region and sold it to neighboring regions.
They mined salt from the region and sold it to neighboring regions.
They controlled how much gold was available for trade.
They controlled how much gold was available for trade.
They used the trans-Saharan trade route to acquire expensive ivory.
They used the trans-Saharan trade route to acquire expensive ivory.
They learned to make weapons from iron and sold them to neighboring empires.
They learned to make weapons from iron and sold them to neighboring empires.
Question 2
A)
Which of the following was a great accomplishment of Mansa Musa?
(1 point)
Responses
He brought Christianity to East Africa.
He brought Christianity to East Africa.
He had great altars built to honor Axum’s gods.
He had great altars built to honor Axum’s gods.
He took over Songhai and became an honored ruler.
He took over Songhai and became an honored ruler.
He made a pilgrimage to Mecca and brought Islamic teachings back to Mali.
He made a pilgrimage to Mecca and brought Islamic teachings back to Mali.
Question 3
A)
Which of the following is a key feature of Africa’s cultural legacy?
(1 point)
Responses
Most African countries today still use the caste social structure.
Most African countries today still use the caste social structure.
The influence of Christianity on early civilizations in West Africa is still evident.
The influence of Christianity on early civilizations in West Africa is still evident.
The trans-Saharan trade network between northern and southern Africa continues to thrive.
The trans-Saharan trade network between northern and southern Africa continues to thrive.
Many societies rely on oral tradition to teach and entertain.
Many societies rely on oral tradition to teach and entertain.
Question 4
A)
Which event helped give Christianity a permanent place in Ethiopia?
(1 point)
Responses
the arrival of Persian and Nubian immigrants
the arrival of Persian and Nubian immigrants
the rise of the Zagwe dynasty
the rise of the Zagwe dynasty
the growth of Swahili culture
the growth of Swahili culture
the rise of Greek city-states in East Africa
the rise of Greek city-states in East Africa
Question 5
A)
Which ecosystem is least adaptable for growing crops?
(1 point)
Responses
Sahara
Sahara
rain forest
rain forest
savanna
savanna
Sahel
Sahel
Question 6
A)Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentences.(1 point)
Axum’s adoption of Christianity shows its connection to
Choose
Question 7
A)
In West African cultures, who ranked just above traders in the social structure?
(1 point)
Responses
the emperor
the emperor
kings and nobles
kings and nobles
farmers
farmers
skilled workers
skilled workers
Question 8
A)
Which culture developed in East Africa as a result of the region’s involvement in overseas trade?
(1 point)
Responses
Kushite
Kushite
Swahili
Swahili
Nubian
Nubian
Zagwe
Zagwe
Question 9
A)
Who invaded the Ghana Empire?
(1 point)
Responses
Neighboring African tribes
Neighboring African tribes
The Almoravids
The Almoravids
Spanish Muslims
Spanish Muslims
Caravans
Caravans
5 answers
A)
Which of the following is a major reason why the Ghana Empire declined?
(1 point)
Responses
Internal conflicts and power struggles
Internal conflicts and power struggles
Environmental issues such as drought
Environmental issues such as drought
Invasion by the Mali Empire
Invasion by the Mali Empire
Lack of access to trading routes
Lack of access to trading routes
Question 1: They controlled how much gold was available for trade.
Question 2: He made a pilgrimage to Mecca and brought Islamic teachings back to Mali.
Question 3: Many societies rely on oral tradition to teach and entertain.
Question 4: the arrival of Persian and Nubian immigrants
Question 5: rain forest
Question 6: Axum’s adoption of Christianity shows its connection to Egypt and the Byzantine Empire.
Question 7: kings and nobles
Question 8: Swahili
Question 9: The Almoravids