Unit 3 Replacement Grade

Front

Which kingdom is NOT in West Africa? Options: Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Nubia/Kush

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Nubia/Kush

Front

Which West African Kingdom was Mansa Musa from?

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Mali

Front

Which religion was the most prominent (widely practiced) in all West African Kingdoms?

Back

Islam

Front

Which city that was once the center of the Mali Empire became the center of the Songhai Empire?

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Timbuktu

Front

Why was Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca such an important event in the history of West Africa?

Back

It raised awareness of Mali, leading many scholars to travel to Timbuktu and increasing trade.

Front

Which geographic factor MOST influenced the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

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Nearness to trans-Saharan caravan routes

Front

Sundiata founded which West African trading kingdoms?

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Mali

Front

What animal was a necessary part of the development of trade in West African Kingdoms?

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Camels

Front

Which two cities on the Arabian peninsula are holy to Muslims?

Back

Mecca and Medina

Front

Which text is considered the holy to the religion of Islam?

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Qur'an