Islam and West Africa test

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1. Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?

• Most Muslims today live there.
• It was the birthplace of Muhammed.
• It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
• Muhammed moved there with his followers so a pilgrimage to the Ka'ba there is now one of the pillars of Islam.

2. What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city?

• sheltered harbor
• deep mountain forests
• location on trade routes
• water for agriculture

3. The Ghana and Mali Empires settles along what river?

• Nile
• Euphrates
• Niger
• Mississippi

4. The five pillars of Islam are the following:1. Profession of Faith 2. Daily Prayer 3. Charity 4. Fasting 5. Pilgrimage. How do people show acts of #3 Charity?

5. Who was the founder of the Islamic religion?

• Mansa Musa
• Abraham
• Muhammad
• Ibn Sina

6. Which king was known as the "Lion King?"

• Mansa Musa
• Sunni Ali
• The Great Askia
• Sundiata Keita

7. How did Arab merchants transport goods across the desert?

• by train
• by boat
• by horse
• by caravan

8. How did Ghana raise money? Check all that apply

• by mining salt
• by selling gold
• by taxing traders
• by buying camels