West African Kingdoms: Ghana, Mali and Songhai

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What were the major goods traded on the Trans-Saharan Trade route?

• Gold and slaves

• Iron and slaves

• Gold and salt

• Iron and gold

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How long did the Bantu Migrations last?

• 20 years

• 200 years

• 500 years

• 1000s of years

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What religion most prominently spread along the Trans-Saharan Trade?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hindusim

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Who led a great caravan to Mecca during his Hajj that brought his West African empire to the attention of the Arab and European world?

• Askia Muhammad

• As-Saheli

• Mansa Musa

• Mansa Sundiata

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What technologies were most important in the Trans-Saharan Trade route?

• Astrolabe and Junk Ship

• Caravans and Caravansaries

• Camel Saddle and Caravans

• Lateen Sail and Astrolabe

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The city of Timbuktu was the center of trade and learning for which empire(s)? (Click all that apply)

• Ghana

• Axum

• Zimbabwe

• Mali

• Songhai

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Which leader brought Islamic scholarship and law to Songhai?

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

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What religion played an important role in the Songhai government and culture?

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

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What African kingdoms grew rich because of the salt and gold trade.

• Mali

• Ghana

• Rome

• Songhai