African Governments and Religions

How did people in Africa demonstrate their respect to the king before voicing their complaints?

• By bowing

• By falling to the ground

• By bringing forth their concerns

• By pouring dust over their heads

Which type of government did powerful states in Africa favor?

• Strong central government

• Anarchy

• Feudal system

• Democratic government

What was the role of ministers and advisers in Ghana's government?

• They were appointed by the king's nephew

• They were responsible for trade and economy

• They came from the royal household

• They were in charge of provinces

How was leadership passed in Ghana?

• To the king's generals

• To the king's ministers

• To the king's sons

• To the king's nephew

What did Mansa Musa give to his subjects to win their favor?

• Land and resources

• Gold, property, and horses

• Political power

• Religious freedom

Who created a new dynasty in Songhai in 1493?

• Muhammed Ture

• Ibn Battuta

• Askia Muhammed

• Mansa Musa

What was the reason for the wide embrace of Islam in Ghana?

• To protect traditional African religions

• To gain political power

• To spread Islamic laws

• To improve relationships with Muslim traders

Where did Ibn Battuta travel from to see the Muslim world?

• Songhai

• Morocco

• Mali

• Ghana

What did Mansa Musa do to spread Islam in West Africa?

• Brought Islamic scholars to Mali

• Forced conversion to Islam

• Gave away gold to the poor

• Built mosques

Which empire made Timbuktu an important center for Islamic learning?

• East African Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Ghana Empire