Quiz on North African History

What religion did Arab Muslims bring to North Africa in the 600s CE?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which group of people continued to live in North Africa despite the spread of Islam?

• Buddhists and Hindus

• Jews and Christians

• Muslims and Sikhs

• Pagans and Atheists

What did Arab Muslim merchants and religious leaders build in North Africa?

• Schools and libraries

• Trading centers and mosques

• Castles and fortresses

• Parks and gardens

What was the first great trading empire in West Africa?

• Mali

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Axum

What did Ghana use to conquer other peoples around 600 CE?

• Iron weapons

• Wooden spears

• Stone tools

• Bronze shields

What language did Emperor Askia Muhammad strengthen the use of in the Songhai empire?

• Swahili

• Arabic

• French

• Latin

What was Axum known for in terms of trade?

• Trading spices and herbs

• Trading goods like gold and ivory

• Trading livestock and grains

• Trading pottery and ceramics

What religion became the leading religion of Axum by the mid-300s CE?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What language developed in East Africa due to Muslim traders?

• Arabic

• Swahili

• Amharic

• Zulu

What were the cities with many stone houses in East Africa called?

• Stonehouses

• Stonecities

• Stonetowns

• Stonevillages