Test on Africa Part One

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What was the main reason camels were used as the dominant source of transportation across northern Africa? Options: They were strong climbers that crossed mountains with ease., They were calm on ships that crossed the Niger River., They were very good at traveling across the Sahara Desert., They were suited for travel across the muddy savanna.

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They were very good at traveling across the Sahara Desert.

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Why was salt so valuable? Options: People used salt to preserve food, Salt was used as a fertilizer for crops, Salt was used as a medicine, Salt was used in many religious ceremonies

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People used salt to preserve food

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Because of _______Trans-Saharan trade increased.

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the introduction of camels

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African storytellers who memorized and recited the names, histories, and stories of their people were called...

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Griots

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This kingdom's first ruler was Sundiata Keita, who captured the salt and gold mines from Ghana...

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Mali

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Which leader founded the Songhai Empire?

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Sunni Ali

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What was an important trading city in Mali that had over 80 universities?

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Timbuktu

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Which civilization fell because of a civil war?

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Mali

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Who led a great caravan to Mecca, bringing his empire to the attention of the world?

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Mansa Musa

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The SECOND West African empire to grow rich from the gold-salt trade was

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Mali