AP AFRO 1.6-1.7

Which of the following is true about the Sudanic empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• They emerged and flourished from the 17th to the 19th century.

• They were linked by their immense wealth from trade.

• They were located in East Africa.

• They were never connected through trade.

What is one reason for Mali's strategic importance?

• Its abundant ivory resources.

• Its location at the nexus of multiple trade routes.

• Its abundant salt resources.

• Its isolation from other empires.

Which of the following empires emerged from the Mali Empire?

• Ghana Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Benin Empire

• Axumite Empire

What caused the shift in trade routes from trans-Saharan to Atlantic trade?

• The emergence of the Mali Empire.

• The discovery of gold in Europe.

• The Portuguese exploration along the western coast of Africa.

• The expansion of the Songhai Empire.

What is the significance of Mansa Musa in the Catalan Atlas?

• He was the ruler of the Songhai Empire.

• He was a past African ruler from Egypt.

• He was from Spain.

• He was a cartographer

  ( map maker).

• He was adorned with a gold crown and orb.

How were the Sudanic empires linked together?

Answer explanation

The Sudanic empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were linked together by their immense wealth from gold and trade. One empire gave way to another as they rose and fell over time.

The Catalan Atlas conveys the influence of on West African societies and the function of Mali as a center for trade and cultural exchange. It portrays the wealth and influence of the ruler Mansa Musa, who is adorned with a gold crown and orb.

The factors that contributed to Mali's power and wealth are ​ ​ (a)   ,​ ​ (b)   ​ and ​ (c)   .

• abundance of gold
• its strategic location at the nexus of multiple tr
• purchase steel weapons
• Make steel weapons

How did the Songhai Empire expand its territory?

Answer explanation

The Songhai Empire grew by setting up a government with people from different ethnic groups who they had conquered.

What was the impact of Portuguese exploration on trade routes in West Africa?

Answer explanation

When the Portuguese explored the western coast of Africa, trade shifted from going across the Sahara to going across the Atlantic. This change caused the wealth of the Songhai Empire to decrease.