Unit 3 West Africa

How did the Songhai empire differ from the Mali empire?

• It spread Islam by force.

• It began and ended earlier.

• It controlled a smaller area.

• It restored traditional beliefs.

How did the king carry out imperial affairs and address the concerns of the people?

• In secret councils

• in a large daily court.

• in a large annual meeting.

• in a room that no one else could enter.

How did Ghana raise money to pay government officials?

• By extracting salt.

• By selling gold.

• By imposing taxes on goods.

• By buying camels.

What change caused the courts of West Africa to follow the practices listed below?

• written law

• cases heard by judges

• adherence to rules of evidence

• Introduction of Islamic law.

• Establishment of universities.

• Restoration of customary law.

• Replacement of emirs with sultans.

Why did Islam spread relatively easily in Mali?

• The rulers of Mali expelled anyone who opposed Islam.

• Arab rulers visited Mali and explained Islamic beliefs.

• Muslim leaders conquered Mali and imposed Islamic law.

• The people in Mali blended Islam with their traditional religions.

What does the empty box belong to?

• The kings demand the payment of tribute.

• The people unite to protect themselves.

• The rulers of the city conquer other cities.

• The extended families choose a leader.

What did extended family groups do to defend themselves against dangerous floods or enemies?

• They dug trenches around their communities.

• They joined other communities to form villages.

• They lived in isolated areas away from danger.

• The inhabitants did not need to cultivate crops.

What is the main reason why people in different vegetation zones traded with each other?

• Large empires ruled different zones.

• The Niger River passed through different zones.

• The zones were home to different cultural groups.

• Different resources were found in each zone.

How did the ability to manufacture iron tools affect food production?

• With iron tools, farmers cleared land and cultivated crops more efficiently.

• More people were free to engage in other jobs, such as weaving, metallurgy, and pottery.

• Towns often grew and became cities.

• With iron tools, armies could conquer more territory.

How did specialization affect trade in West African villages?

• Farmers could grow more crops and sustain more populations.

• Trading villages attracted many people to work in new jobs.

• Cities did not exist until trade routes were developed.

• Residents enriched themselves by charging fees for trade activities.