Topic #7 Test Study Guide

Which trade item from outside the region did West Africans need most?

• gold

• camels

• salt

• iron

How does labor specialization benefit a society?

• It allows people to become expert at different jobs.

• It makes it possible for people to rise in social class.

• It ensures equal distribution of wealth.

• It leads to more efficient use of natural resources.

Which religion did North African traders bring to Ghana?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Buddhism

What was the significance of Mansa Musa's hajj?

• It ended Sundiata's rule over Mali.

• It established Mali's first set of laws.

• It introduced Christianity to Mali.

• It brought world attention to Mali.

Axum's adoption of Christianity shows its connection to

• the Greco-Roman world.

• Indian civilization.

• the empire of Mali.

The wealth of East African city-states was based on

• control of natural resources.

• farming.

• trade.

• gold mining.

West African villages were made up of people of different

• religions.

• clans.

• ethnic groups.

• cultures.

A group of people descended from a common ancestor is

• a lineage.

• a peer group.

• an ethnic group.

• a caste.

In most traditional African religions, followers honored

• nature.

• a single god.

• kings who were considered to be gods.

• ancestors.

What are some common characteristics of most traditional African religions? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• They involved rituals.

• They worshiped a single god.

• They honored ancestors.

• They were practiced privately.