Global Tapestry Africa

Which of the following best describes camel saddles?

• Camel saddles were used along the Indian Ocean trade routes, particularly in junk ships.

• Camel saddles were improved by Arab and African merchants along the Trans Sahara and adapted to suit their individual needs.

• Camel saddles would have been used exclusively along the Silk Roads.

• Camel saddles were not in use along trade routes until the 1450's.

The Trans-Sahara became infamous for its large, traveling ____________ caravans.

• camel

• wagon

• horse and buggy

• diasporic

The founder of Mali

• was the infamous, wealthy Mansa Musa

• was the Lion Prince, who rose to power despite health issues. He was named Sundiata Kieta.

• established Islam as the official religion in Mali.

• None of these

Mansa Musa was known for

• making the hajj journey to Mecca, giving away gold as he went

• establishing schools, mosques, and libraries in key cities in Mali

• using Islam to unify his empire and bring it stability

• All of these

The Hausa Kingdom, known for contributing cotton to the Trans-Sahara trade is

• now modern day Ethiopia

• is modern day Angola

• is modern day Zimbabwe

• is modern day Nigeria

Ethiopia is known for

• being a Christian nation surrounded by a Muslim majority

• being a Muslim nation surrounded by an animist majority

• being a Muslim nation surrounded by a Christian majority

• all of these

Which of the following items were traded along the Indian Ocean trade routes?

• ivory and gold

• slaves and iron

• tortoise shells

• all of these

Islamic merchants aid in

• spreading Islam via diasporic communities

• reviving or strengthening trade along various routes

• improving the camel saddle to suit their travel needs

• all of these

Kilwa and Mogadishu are examples of

• historic cities located along the Trans Sahara

• Swahili city states located along Africa's east coast

• Bantu capitals

• none of these

Prevailing season winds that made travel more efficient in the Indian Ocean--

• Munson

• Mason

• Monsoon

• Mongoose