WHAMSCO 1.5

Traditionally, sub-Saharan political systems are

• kin-based

• large centralized empires

• republics

• city-states

The Hausa kingdom gained most of its wealth through

• trans-Saharan trade

• indian Ocean trade

• salt trade on the Mediterranean

• pastoralism

Which of the following is NOT associated with Zimbabwe

• textile production

• gold trade

• Indian Ocean trade

• Swahili language

What is a unique characteristic about Ethiopia

• Christianity

• Indian Ocean trade

• trans-Saharan trade

• good relations with the Arabs

Which of the following is NOT associated with slavery prior to 1450?

• European slave traders

• the Zanj

• Middle Eastern demand for slaves

• a large slave rebellion

What is an African griot?

• a storyteller

• a king

• a beast of burden

• a slave