West African Kingdoms and Islam

What helped the spread of Islam across Africa from Arabia?

• Improvements in Agriculture

• The creation of Iron Weapons

• Trade across the Sahara

• The Development of Universities

Where did the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai develop?

• near the Congo River in central Africa

• in the Sahara Desert

• on the sahel in southern Africa

• near the Niger River in west Africa

What were the two most valuable products traded in west Africa?

• gold and iron

• salt and gold

• corn and beans

• ivory and corn

Who or what was Jenne-Jeno?

• a game

• an African dance

• a powerful ruler

• an ancient city

Which of the following was worth its weight in gold?

• copper

• glass

• rice

• salt

Why did Mansa Musa pass through Egypt?

• He wanted to show off his great wealth

• He was looking for scholars to being back to Mali

• He was a Muslim on the Hajj

• He wanted to see the pyramids

What was Mansa Musa best known for?

• His power

• His wealth

• His wives

• His miltary skill

How were the ancient west African kingdoms able to greatly profit from trade?

• abundant resources

• placing tariffs (taxes) on products

• holding merchants hostage for ransom

• providing food and shelter for merchants

How did the rise of Islam change life in Africa?

• Shari'ah became part of some country's laws

• Everyone was forced to be Muslim

• Slavery became illegal

• The Qur'an was the only book allowed

How did the Wangarans protect their gold mines?

• They placed traps around all entrances.

• They had elite guards there at all times.

• They kept their location a secret.

• They used black magic, curses, and spells.