Chapter 8 Lesson 2 Africa's Governments (pages 300-302)

How did African rulers south of the Sahara differ from rulers in most societies in terms of their relationship with common people?

• They were more isolated from their subjects.

• They had less communication with their subjects.

• They were less isolated from their subjects.

• They did not allow subjects to voice complaints.

What was the role of drums in Ghana according to the text?

• They were used to call people to meetings to voice complaints.

• They were played to celebrate the king's decisions.

• They were used to signal the start of wars.

• They were played as a form of entertainment for the king.

What did subjects in Ghana do to demonstrate respect before voicing complaints to the king?

• They offered gifts to the king.

• They poured dust over their heads or fell to the ground.

• They sang praises to the king.

• They performed a traditional dance.

Which of the following statements best describes the governments of powerful African states like Ghana and Mali?

• They had weak central governments with little control over trade.

• They favored strong central governments and controlled trade.

• They had decentralized governments with no interest in trade.

• They allowed foreign powers to control trade and government.

How did the kings of Ghana assert their authority over rival lords?

• By exiling the rival lords.

• By defeating them in battle.

• By appointing their sons to the royal court.

• By offering them land and wealth.

What was the unique method of transferring power in Ghana's government?

• Power was transferred to the eldest son of the king.

• Power was transferred to the king's nephew.

• Power was transferred to the most capable military leader.

• Power was transferred to the chosen advisor of the king.

How was the government of Mali different from that of Ghana?

• Mali had less territory and less trade.

• Mali had a smaller army.

• Mali's royal court employed only native-born Muslims as administrators.

• Mali had more territory, more people, and more trade.

What role did the generals play in the government of Mali?

• They collected tribute from African farmers.

• They protected Mali from invaders and supported the kings.

• They were responsible for trade routes only.

• They served as tax collectors.

What was one way the kings of Mali gained the loyalty of their subjects?

• By giving them land.

• By giving them gold, property, and horses.

• By offering them government positions.

• By providing them with education.

What was the "National Honor of the Trousers" according to an Arab writer?

• A title given to the most successful traders.

• A reward for the best farmers in the empire.

• A pair of wide trousers given to military heroes.

• A special recognition for the royal court members.