Middle Ages Africa Quiz

What is a syncretistic religion?

• a religion attacked to water reliance

• a religion with polytheistic elements

• a religion that combines elements of other religions

• monotheistic Judaism

What syncretistic religion grew to power in Africa during the Middle Ages?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

Which term would not be used to describe Medieval Islam?

• militaristic

• monotheistic

• theocratic

• unusual

Who did the primary job of spreading Islam to Africa?

• kings and generals

• merchants and missionaries

• scribes and priests

• merchants and kings

Which was the earliest trading empire

• Ghana

• Mali

• Zimbabwe

• Songhai

Who was the famously rich ruler of Mali?

• Prester John

• Muhammad Askia

• Musa Ifendi

• Mansa Musa

What was Ghana able to bring to West Africa that they desperately needed?

• copper

• salt

• iron

• gold

Mansa Musa showed his wealth on a

• ship voyage

• invasion

• pilgrimage

• horse race

Center of learning in the trading empires:

• Timbutan

• Malaysia

• Nigeria

• Timbuktu

Who was the most successful Songhai ruler?

• Mansa Mole

• Mansa Musa

• Muhammad Askia

• Muhammad Ashish