APAAS Unit 1 Review

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Which river was crucial to the trade routes of the Songhai Empire?

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Niger River

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Describe the influence of the Mali Empire on the spread of Islam in West Africa.

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The Mali Empire spread Islam through trade and scholarship.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Explain how the decline of the Songhai Empire affected trade in West Africa.

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Trade routes shifted to other regions.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Analyze the role of Mansa Musa in the cultural development of the Mali Empire.

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Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca had a significant cultural impact.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Identify the main economic activity that sustained the Ghana Empire.

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Gold and salt trade

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Evaluate the impact of the University of Sankore in Timbuktu on the intellectual life of the Mali Empire.

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It was a center for Islamic learning and attracted scholars from various regions.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Which ancient trade route connected North Africa to the interior of the continent, crossing the Sahara Desert and facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures?

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Trans-Saharan Trade Route

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What was a primary factor that drove the Bantu people to migrate across the African continent?

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Economic opportunities and land scarcity

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Which of the following regions of Africa did the Bantu migration have the most significant impact on, leading to the spread of Bantu languages and cultures? North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa

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Southern Africa

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This terracotta statue was made by which African civilization that was also known for its iron working skills?

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Nok