Social Studies S1 Final Study Guide

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How did Ghana raise money during the trans-Saharan Salt/Gold trade?

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By taxing traders who passed through their territory.

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What caused trade with West Africa to increase after 300CE? Options: The introduction of camels for desert trade routes, The discovery of gold mines in West Africa, The rise of powerful West African empires, The development of advanced maritime technology

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The introduction of camels for desert trade routes

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Islam reached West Africa primarily through which means? Options: Military conquest, Trade and commerce, Missionary activities, Colonial expansion

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Trade and commerce

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What features make the camel such a good animal for desert travel?

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Ability to store water and withstand high temperatures

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How did the Wangaran gold miners keep the gold mines secret?

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By never revealing the location to outsiders

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The people of the southern forests in West Africa used which of the following to trade for salt? Gold, Ivory, Kola nuts, Copper

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Gold

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What was important about Ghana's location in the trans-Saharan trade?

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It was a central hub for trade routes.

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With matrilineal succession in Ghana, who takes over when the king dies?

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The king's nephew

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One form of art that West Africans and Muslims valued before they met was: Sculpture, Calligraphy, Music, Textiles

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Calligraphy

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How did court (law) practices change when the Muslims arrived?

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Introduction of Sharia law