AP African American Studies 1.5

What was the capital of the ancient Mali Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Koumbi Saleh

• Gao

• Djenne

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which river was crucial to the trade routes of the Songhai Empire?

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Niger River

• Zambezi River

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe the influence of the Mali Empire on the spread of Islam in West Africa.

• The Mali Empire had no influence on the spread of Islam.

• The Mali Empire spread Islam through trade and scholarship.

• The Mali Empire spread Islam through military conquest only.

• The Mali Empire discouraged the spread of Islam.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the decline of the Songhai Empire affected trade in West Africa.

• Trade increased significantly.

• Trade routes shifted to other regions.

• Trade remained unaffected.

• Trade was completely halted.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the role of Mansa Musa in the cultural development of the Mali Empire.

• Mansa Musa had no significant role in cultural development.

• Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca had a significant cultural impact.

• Mansa Musa focused only on military conquests.

• Mansa Musa discouraged cultural development.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was one of the primary reasons for the decline of the Songhai Empire?

• Invasion by the Moroccans

• Lack of natural resources

• Internal civil war

• Famine and drought

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the main economic activity that sustained the Ghana Empire.

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Gold and salt trade

• Textile production

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Compare the trade routes of the Songhai Empire with those of the Mali Empire.

• Both empires had identical trade routes.

• Songhai's trade routes were more extensive than Mali's.

• Mali's trade routes were more extensive than Songhai's.

• Neither empire had significant trade routes.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the impact of the University of Sankore in Timbuktu on the intellectual life of the Mali Empire.

• It had no impact on intellectual life.

• It was a center for Islamic learning and attracted scholars from various regions.

• It was primarily a military training center.

• It was a commercial hub with no educational significance.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was a significant cultural contribution of the Mali Empire to West African history?

• Introduction of Christianity

• Development of a written script

• Establishment of major trade cities like Timbuktu

• Creation of large stone monuments

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DOK Level 1: Recall