APAAS Unit 1 Review

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

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

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

Which ancient trade route connected North Africa to the interior of the continent, crossing the Sahara Desert and facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures?

• Trans-Saharan Trade Route

• Silk Road

• Spice Route

• Incense Route

The Bantu migration is considered one of the most significant population movements in African history. What was a primary factor that drove the Bantu people to migrate across the African continent?

• Religious syncretism

• Escaping from ice age conditions

• Economic opportunities and land scarcity

• Seeking refuge from Mongol invasions

Which of the following regions of Africa did the Bantu migration have the most significant impact on, leading to the spread of Bantu languages and cultures?

• North Africa

• East Africa

• West Africa

• Southern Africa

This terracotta statue was made by which African civilization that was also known for its iron working skills?

• Benin

• Nok

• Mali

• Kongo