3.07 World History Exam

The kingdom of Ghana arose from which group of people?

• Mandinke

• Soninke

• Bantu

• Hutu

In the matrilineal society of Ghana, who was supposed to become king when the old one died?

• The king’s mother

• The king’s brother

• The king’s first-born son

• The son of the king’s sister

Which of the following was a main source of prosperity in ancient Ghana?

• Wood

• Gold

• Fish

• Silk

Who were the Dyula in the Mali Empire?

• Muslim merchants

• Enslaved landowners

• Government workers

• Salt transporters

How did Mansa Musa affect the Mali Empire?

• He discouraged formal education and scholarship.

• He introduced the practice of Christianity to the region.

• He closed trade routes to Asia and Europe.

• He made a pilgrimage to Mecca that boosted trade.

Which best describes Timbuktu and its importance to the Mali Empire?

• Style of Islamic architecture

• Center of learning and trade

• Founder of the kingdom

• Largest mosque built to date

Which of the following best describes the Songhai leaders Sunni Ali and Muhammad I Askia?

• Christians

• Savages

• Conquerors

• Scientists

What was the most influential religion in the Songhai Empire?

• Judaism

• Animism

• Islam

• Christianity

What important natural resource did the Songhai Empire control?

• Iron

• Silver

• Timber

• Salt

What was a significant cause of decline for the Songhai Empire?

• Frequent invasions

• Damage to salt mines

• Battles over succession

• Storms and flooding