West Africa Quiz

What is a common material used in West African visual arts?

• Marble

• Terracotta

• Glass

• Plastic

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of West African oral traditions?

• Use of a strict meter and rhyme scheme

• Reliance on written records for accuracy

• Use of storytelling to pass down history and morals

• Focus on individual achievements over community values

Which instrument is commonly associated with West African music?

• Violin

• Piano

• Djembe drum

• Flute

How did Islam primarily spread into West Africa?

• Through conquest by European powers

• Via the Silk Road

• Through trade routes across the Sahara

• By missionaries from South America

What were the two main commodities traded in the Gold-Salt Trade?

• Gold and Silver

• Salt and Spices

• Gold and Salt

• Salt and Silk

Which of the following was NOT a good commonly exchanged in West African trade?

• Textiles

• Livestock

• Electronics

• Ivory

What role did griots play in West African societies?

• They were primarily warriors.

• They served as judges in legal disputes.

• They were storytellers and historians.

• They acted as trade negotiators.

What was the significance of Timbuktu in the spread of Islam in West Africa?

• It was the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad.

• It was a major center for Christian missionaries.

• It was a significant trade hub and center of Islamic learning.

• It was the capital of a powerful European colonial empire.

How did the gold-salt trade affect the development of West African kingdoms?

• It led to economic decline due to overreliance on these commodities.

• It contributed to the rise of powerful kingdoms through wealth accumulation.

• It isolated West African kingdoms from the rest of the world.

• It caused frequent wars over control of gold mines.

Which of the following best describes the educational emphasis in West Africa after the spread of Islam?

• Focus on science and mathematics

• Emphasis on vocational training

• Concentration on religious and moral education

• Priority given to learning European languages