Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

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The Empire of Ghana was established around 300 CE by the ________ people.

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Soninke

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The role of taxation in the wealth of the Ghana Empire was primarily to:

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fund the military and government operations

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What is animism, and how did it reflect the beliefs of the people of Ghana?

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Animism is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence, reflecting the spiritual beliefs of the people of Ghana.

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In 1235 CE, a young man nicknamed Sundiata, which means 'hero,' overthrew the weakened emperor of Ghana. True or False?

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True

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Fill in the blank: The Empire of Mali grew along the ______ River, which allowed it to have a successful farming empire while controlling trade.

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Niger

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The impact of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage on the Empire of Mali was:

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It caused inflation due to the distribution of gold.

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Religion played a significant role in the governance of the Empire of Mali by:

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influencing laws and policies

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What was the capital city of the Empire of Songhai?

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Gao

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Who was the ruler that unified the Empire of Songhai?

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The ruler that unified the Empire of Songhai was Sunni Ali.

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The universities of Songhai were known for their expertise in which subjects?
Options: Mathematics and Astronomy, Medicine and Law, Philosophy and Theology, All of the above

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All of the above