Medieval World Exploration and Ghana Empire Quiz

What was the name of the explorer from Morocco who traveled nearly 75,000 miles around the medieval world?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ibn Battuta

• Marco Polo

What is the lesson goal for the students?

• To understand the geography of the Ghana Empire

• To contextualize multiple sources to identify how oral histories impact our understanding of the Ghana Empire

• To memorize the dates of important events in the Ghana Empire

• To analyze the economic systems of the Ghana Empire

What are the students reminded to do during investigations?

• To memorize all historical information

• To stress about knowing something right away

• To risk being wrong and learn from the experience

• To only focus on finding the right answer

What does the map in the image represent?

• The trade routes used by the explorer from Morocco

• The migration patterns in medieval Africa

• The territories of modern Ghana and the historical Ghana Empire

• The colonial divisions of Africa

What factors made the Ghana Empire particularly wealthy during the Middle Ages?

• Trade of salt and gold

• Advanced technology

• Large standing army

• Extensive agricultural production

How did the Ghana Empire interact with other civilizations?

• Through cultural exchanges

• By isolating themselves

• Through conquest and colonization

• By establishing a global currency

What was the name for the skilled storytellers who passed down the history of the West African kingdoms by word of mouth?

• Griots

• Advisors

• Traders

• Scholars

Why is it difficult for historians to verify the accuracy of historical events, dates, and figures associated with the Ghana Empire?

• Because the empire's history was mostly recorded in written documents

• Because the oral tradition does not allow for the preservation of history

• Because the lack of written documentation makes it difficult to verify the accuracy

• Because the empire's history was well-documented by the rulers

Who played a crucial role as protectors of the oral tradition, preserving the empire’s history, culture, and family histories?

• Arab traders

• Griots

• Historians

• Rulers

What challenges does the reliance on oral tradition over written records pose for historians?

• It provides a clear and consistent historical record

• It leads to variations in stories and historical interpretations

• It enhances the accuracy of historical events

• It simplifies the documentation of history