TN Ready Review Day 3

What was the primary reason the Ghana Empire was so powerful and wealthy?

• Its large army

• Control of gold mines

• Advanced technology

• Extensive library collections

Which empire was known for its leader Mansa Musa and his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was the main commodity traded from North Africa to West Africa along the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Gold

• Salt

• Silk

• Spices

Why was salt such a valuable commodity in West Africa?

• It was used as currency.

• It was rare and hard to find.

• It was used to preserve food.

• It was believed to have magical properties.

What is animism?

• The belief in a single, omnipotent god

• The belief that natural objects have spirits

• The practice of ancestor worship

• The study of ancient animal species

Who are griots?

• Warriors of the Mali Empire

• Traders along the Trans-Saharan routes

• Storytellers and historians in West African culture

• Religious leaders who practiced animism

Askia the Great is best known for his role as a ruler of which empire?

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What is the significance of oral tradition in West African societies?

• It was the primary method of educating children.

• It was used to communicate with ancestors.

• It preserved history and cultural values through storytelling.

• It was a form of entertainment during religious ceremonies.

Which of the following was not a factor in the wealth and power of African Kingdoms?

• Control of trade routes

• Agricultural advancements

• Large standing armies

• Isolation from other cultures

The cities of Djenne and Timbuktu were located along which river?

• Niger River
• Volta River
• Zambezi River
• Congo River