History test for JSS 2 second term week 10

What were some of the causes that led to the fall of the Mali Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

• Peaceful negotiations

• Internal rebellions, external invasions, economic decline, weakening of central authority

How did Mansa Musa impact the Mali Empire during his reign?

• Mansa Musa destroyed Timbuktu as a center of learning and culture

• Mansa Musa banned trade within the Mali Empire

• Mansa Musa weakened the Mali Empire's economy

• Mansa Musa expanded the Mali Empire's territory, promoted Islam, fostered economic growth through trade, and established Timbuktu as a center of learning and culture.

What were the key factors that contributed to the rise of the Mali Empire?

• Lack of resources

• Weak leadership

• Strategic location for trade, control of trade routes, strong leadership, centralized government

• Isolation from trade routes

Describe the socio-political structure of the Mali Empire.

• Anarchic society with no formal leadership

• Decentralized tribal system

• Centralized monarchy led by the Mansa, provinces governed by appointed governors, social stratification, influence of Islam

• Democratic republic with elected officials

How did economic factors play a role in the Mali Empire's development?

• The Mali Empire's economy was based on agriculture alone

• Economic factors such as trade routes, gold resources, and taxation systems contributed to the wealth and power of the Mali Empire.

• Economic factors had no impact on the Mali Empire

• The Mali Empire's wealth was solely due to military conquests

What were some of the cultural achievements of the Mali Empire?

• Invention of the printing press, development of advanced weaponry, establishment of a global trade network

• Construction of mosques, establishment of Timbuktu as a center of learning and trade, promotion of arts and literature

Which external factors influenced the decline of the Mali Empire?

• Religious conflicts, diplomatic alliances, and population growth

• Political stability, cultural development, and military strength

• Natural disasters, technological advancements, and economic prosperity

• Internal revolts, attacks from neighboring states, and disruption of trade routes

In what ways did Mansa Musa promote Islam in the Mali Empire?

• By banning the practice of Islam in the empire

• By destroying mosques and religious texts

• By promoting Christianity instead of Islam

• Through pilgrimage, bringing scholars, building mosques, and encouraging Quranic study.

How did trade routes contribute to the prosperity of the Mali Empire?

• Trade routes provided access to resources, facilitated cultural exchange, and generated wealth through taxation and trade fees.

• Trade routes led to isolation and hindered economic growth

• Trade routes caused conflicts and wars within the Mali Empire

• Trade routes resulted in the loss of cultural identity for the Mali Empire

Explain the significance of griots in the Mali Empire.

• Griots were significant in the Mali Empire for preserving history, traditions, and cultural values through oral storytelling.

• Griots were responsible for agricultural innovations in the Mali Empire.

• Griots were known for their military prowess in the Mali Empire.

• Griots were primarily merchants trading with other empires in the Mali Empire.