Chapter 5-6: West African Empires Study Quiz

Which of Africa's 4 major climate zones is populated with animals and people and is characterized by an abundance of tall, thick, rich grasses and flowering plants?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Savannah

• Sahel (Semi-Arid)

• Desert (Sahara)

West Africans were expected to give loyalty to:

• Family

• Age-sets

• Extended Family

• All of the Above

Which of the following was NOT a use for iron technology in West Africa?

• Farming tools

• Weapons

• Transportation

• Cutting tools

West African civilizations traded gold for what other natural resource during silent bartering?

• Sugar

• Salt

• Iron

• Sheep

Why was salt so valuable in the Empire of Ghana?

• It helped to purify water.

• It was used by religious leaders in ceremonies.

• It was used to preserve food and needed for survival.

• It was used in the fields to help crops grow.

How was Ghana able to become such a powerful empire?

• By gaining control of the valuable trade routes.

• By having a weak army.

• By setting up large farming communities.

• By having the most salt.

Sundiata was significant to the Empire of Mali because:

• He took a Hajj to Mecca.

• He created Mali.

• He established the silent barter process.

• He made the value of gold drop in Cairo.

Who was the most significant Muslim King, whose pilgrimage to Mecca introduced Mali to the world?

• Sunni Ali.

• Sundiata Keita.

• Tunka Manin.

• Mansa Musa.

Because he wanted Muslims to read the Qur'an, Mansa Musa stressed the importance of learning to read and write what language?

• Greek

• Spanish

• Arabic

• Latin

Who were the highly respected members of West African society that were responsible for keeping West African oral history alive?

• Griots

• Village Chiefs

• Farmers

• Traders