African Civilization Review

Which of the following were critical to the growth and wealth of West African kingdoms?

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Which of the following ruled over the Mali Empire at one time?

• Shaka Zulu

• Maghan Musa

• The Prophet Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

Which of the following became a center of trade in West Africa (the Mali Empire)?

• Djenne

• Swahili Coast

• Timbuktu

• Mecca

A major geographic challenge to trade in West Africa was ___________

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This map shows trade routes in/on the ___________.

• Mali Empire

• Gold Coast

• Ivory Coast

• Swahili Coast

Which of the following was used to overcome the geographic challenges of the desert in West Africa?

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The Manden Charter was used by Mansa Musa to establish rights, protect women, and create peace.

• True

• False

Which African country has never been colonized?

• Morocco

• Somalia

• Ethiopia

• Mali

In addition to being a center of trade, Timbuktu led to the __________.

• spread of Christianity

• spread of Islam

• colonization of Ethiopia

• fall of the Swahili Coast

Which of the following was used by Mansa Musa to centralize power?

• The spread of Islam

• His great wealth (i.e., supporting the poor)

• The Manden Charter

• The creation of Ferbas (governors)