Pre-Colonial African Kingdoms FAC 2024-25

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Which of the following was a significant trade route used by the Mali Empire? The Silk Road, The Trans-Saharan Trade Route, The Spice Route, The Amber Road

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The Trans-Saharan Trade Route

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What was the primary resource that contributed to the wealth of the Ghana Empire?

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Gold

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Which cultural achievement is Ethiopia known for during the pre-European exploration period?

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The development of the Ge'ez script

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What was a key feature of the educational centers in the Songhai Empire?

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They were known for their libraries and scholars

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Which of the following best describes the Swahili city-states?

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They were coastal trading hubs

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What is a notable architectural feature of Great Zimbabwe?

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Stone enclosures

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How did monsoon winds affect trade in the Indian Ocean?

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They facilitated predictable sailing schedules

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What was the role of salt in the economies of African kingdoms?

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It was a valuable trade commodity

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What impact did the tsetse fly have on African societies?

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It spread diseases that affected livestock and humans

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Who were the griots in African kingdoms?

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Storytellers and historians