
Unit 8 Test Prep - African/Islamic Empires
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Social Studies
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which historical empire was renowned for its control over the lucrative salt mines in West Africa?
Ottoman Empire
British Empire
Mali Empire
Roman Empire
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The economies of the western African civilizations of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai relied on
industrial growth
shipbuilding
textile production
trans-Saharan trade routes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The wealth and power of Mali’s ruler, Mansa Musa, were significant because they contributed to the
start of the Crusades
spread of Islam
growth of European imperialism
rise of Arab nationalism
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which civilization best completes the heading of the partial outline below?
Benin
Kush
Mali
Egyptian
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What generalization can be made on the basis of these statements: Timbuktu is known as a great center of learning and trade. Walls of Great Zimbabwe reveal a powerful and rich society. Complex culture produces brass sculptures in Benin.
Religious beliefs were the most important element in many African societies
Some African societies achieved a high level of economic and cultural development
North African societies were more advanced than South African societies
Most African societies were hundreds of years behind Asian societies in using technology
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the historical map and your understanding of history, which statement accurately reflects the political landscape of Africa before European colonization?
Several African empires were well-established and had complex trade networks with other continents.
There were no significant empires in Africa until European powers established colonies.
All African political entities were small tribes, with no larger governmental structures.
Trade between African empires primarily focused on bartering local goods without external influences.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Refer to the map below which illustrates the relationship between various elements. This map illustrates the relationship between:
religion and government
ironworking and trans-Saharan trade
humans and environment
monsoons and flooding
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