Islam/Africa Review

How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca impact Africa and Europe?

• Led to them forming an alliance to conquer other kingdoms

• Led to Africa, being brought to the attention of Europe

• Led to Europe being conquered and colonized by Africa

• Led to the decline of the Middle East

What word would best describe Mansa Musa?

• Poor

• Sickly

• Dangerous

• Wealthy

Why was Tenka Menin respected by his people?

• He listened to the problems of his people and made them feel valued

• He used force and strict punishments to make examples of people who disobeyed him

• He gave money to his people to help them survive

• He required that all men join the military

How did Tenkamenin help Ghana reach the height of their greatness?

• He led them into battle against Macedonia

• His careful management of the gold trade

• His agricultural skills that helped create a surplus

• His strict code of laws that focused on social structure

Why was the Niger River important for the Mali Empire in medieval Africa?

• It provided a way to access the Atlantic Ocean.

• It provided a way to access the Mediterranean Sea.

• It provided a way to transport large amounts of goods.

• It provided a way to move troops to invade northern areas.

Which area of medieval Africa was MOST associated with the production of salt?

• desert

• forest

• mountains

• savanna

Which of these BEST describes the geography of the Niger River?

• It flows from east Africa in an arc to the Atlantic Ocean.

• It flows from central Africa eastward to the Indian Ocean.

• It flows from the ocean inland in an arc through west Africa.

• It flows from an inland area to the sea in the northeast of Africa.

Based on the climate and geography of Africa, why do you think the African Empires relied more on trading than agriculture?

• Because of the desert climate, they were unable to produce many crops

• They were broken up by mountains and islands

• West Africa was a peninsula covered mostly by mountains

• West Africa was located in the mountains, making agriculture difficult

Which physical feature divides Africa into two distinct regions?

• the Atlas Mountains

• the Nile River

• the Persian Gulf

• the Sahara Desert

How were products moved across the Sahara in West Africa?

• Railroad

• Camel

• Horse

• Ship