Exploring West African Empires and Trade

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What was a significant factor in the rise of the Mali Empire? Options: The discovery of oil reserves, Control of gold and salt trade routes, The invention of the printing press, The establishment of a naval fleet

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Control of gold and salt trade routes

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Which city became a major center of learning and culture during the Mali Empire?

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Timbuktu

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What was the primary purpose of the Trans Saharan Trade Routes?

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To facilitate trade between North and West Africa

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Which of the following was a key trade good from West Africa during the Trans Saharan Trade? Silk, Spices, Gold, Tea

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Gold

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How did Timbuktu contribute to cultural exchange in Africa?

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By being a center for Islamic scholarship and learning

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Which empire was known for its wealth and influence in Western Africa before the rise of the Mali Empire?

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Ghana Empire

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What was one of the impacts of the Trans Saharan Trade on West African society?

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Spread of Islam

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Which of the following was NOT a trade good commonly exchanged on the Trans Saharan Trade Routes? Salt, Gold, Cotton, Electronics

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Electronics

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What role did camels play in the Trans Saharan Trade?

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They were the primary means of transportation.

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Which famous ruler of the Mali Empire is known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

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Mansa Musa