How were the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire similar? Select the two correct answers.

c) They were influenced by Muslim merchants and scholars.

d) They were wealthy because of the gold-salt trade.

a) They were powerful because of their location on the Niger River.

b) They were centers of traditional religious beliefs and culture.

e) They were destinations for Christian scholars.

What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image?

b) He was famous around the world for his wealth.

a) He was famous around the world for his religious devotion.

c) He was admired for his strong leadership.

d) He was admired for his love of education.

a) He formed a strong central government.

b) He ended the trans-Saharan trade.

c) He defended the empire from lions.

d) He captured gold and salt mines.

Why was Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca important?

c) It brought the Islamic golden age to Mali.

a) It decreased European interest in West Africa.

b) It decreased competition for the gold trade.

d) It brought the Christian religion to Mali.

Why did the arrival of Portuguese ships weaken Mali?

c) They posed stiff competition to trading caravans.

a) They caused power struggles in West Africa.

b) They introduced the slave trade to West Africa.

d) They threatened to capture important gold mines.

a) He was a Songhai prince who became chief of Gao.

b) He was a Malian warrior who conquered Niani.

c) He was the leader of the Susu people.

d) He was the son of Mansa Musa.

How did Sunni Ali expand the Songhai Empire?

c) He used his strong military to control travel on the Niger River.

a) He invited European rulers to visit his palace in Timbuktu.

b) He invited Muslim scholars to study at his university in Gao.

d) He used his diplomats to negotiate with neighboring kingdoms.

How did Askia Muhammad improve trade in Songhai?

a) He introduced a system of weights and measures.

b) He reduced travel time by using sea routes.

c) He allowed all people to own gold nuggets.

d) He took prisoners from nearby kingdoms.

How were the social structures of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai similar? Select the two correct answers.

b) The intellectual class had special rights.

c) Enslaved people held the lowest status.

a) All politicians were related to the king.

d) Farmers were more important than artisans.

e) The army was made up of professional soldiers.

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West African Kingdoms

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

1. How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdom’s economy?

A)They produced illuminated manuscripts.

B) They collected taxes from traders.

C) They maintained a strong military.

D)They explored new territories.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

2. Which detail from the map supports the conclusion that Kumbi Saleh was the most important city in Ghana?

A) It was close to an ocean.

B) It was near the Volta River.

C) It was at the edge of the Sahara.

D) It was at the center of several trade routes.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

4. Why were the animals in the image ideal for the trans-Saharan trade? Select the two correct answers.

A) They were easy to ride.

B) They were friendly and calm.

C) They could remember the location of oases.

D)They could travel several days without water.

E) They had broad feet for walking on hot sand.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

5. What was one effect of the trans-Saharan trade?

A) People in North Africa ended the slave trade.

B) People in West Africa converted to Islam.

C) Demand for gold decreased in Europe.

D) Demand for salt increased in Asia.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

8. Which commodity helped Ghana expand its empire through conquest?

A) iron

B) gold

C) kola nuts

D) shea butter

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

9. What were the original religious beliefs of people living in the Ghana Empire?

A) They believed that plants and animals were sacred.

B) They believed that the king was the son of a god.

C) They believed that all people should visit Mecca.

D) They believed that Muhammad was a prophet.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

10. What is one reason why the Ghana Empire fell?

A) The southern mines produced less gold.

B) Conflict arose between Ghana’s leaders.

C) The people of Mali defeated Ghana’s kings.

D) Changing weather patterns caused difficulties.

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