Unit 3: Expansion of Empires

How did Ghana and Mali gain most of their wealth?

• Conquering neighboring lands

• Trading gold across the Sahara

• Feudalism

• Zakat

Who was the founder of Islam?

• Jesus Christ

• Abraham

• Muhammad

• Gabriel

What kingdom was led by Sonni Ali, who built a strong army and established wealthy trade cities like Timbuktu?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Mecca

• Songhai

Which Islamic scholar traveled Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and China, and wrote about his travels in Rihla?

• Ibn Battuta

• Al-Khwarizimi

• Ibn Sina

• Muhammad

Which Sudanic Kingdom was established by Sundiata?

• Mecca

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Mali

Which group of Muslims makes up the majority (85%) of the Muslim population?

• Jibril

• Shia

• Sunni

• Zakat

What is a shared belief between Muslims, Christians, and Jews?

• Pilgrimage to Mecca

• Rosh Hashanah

• Lent

• Belief in one God

Who is considered the founder of Christianity and died by crucifixion in 33CE?

• Gabriel

• Muhammad

• Abraham

• Jesus Christ

Along what trade network did Muslim traders travel in camel caravans?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

• Indian Ocean Trade

• Swahili Trading Cities

What is religious syncretism?

• I don't know

• When all the religions are the same

• I don't know but in orange

• The blending of two or more belief systems