West Africa Unit Test Review

Is the Sahara Desert located in the north or south of Africa?

• North

• South

Out of these 4 options, which one shows the route taken by Mansa Musa on his way to Mecca?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

Based upon what we have going over in class, what two things were important during the rule of Mansa Musa?

• Christianity and gold

• Waterways and caravans

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Islam and gold

Which leader made his Hajj (pilgrimage) from West Africa to the city of Mecca?

• Alexander the Great

• Justinian

• Mansa Musa

• The Almoravids

How was the kingdom of Mail in West Africa impacted by what is described in the quote?

• It created a trade network that connected Europe to the kingdom of Mali.

• It spread the religion Islam into the kingdom of Mali.

• They allowed cultures to develop new tools and technologies.

• It led to the creation of democratic governments in the kingdoms of Mali and Ghana.

1. Serves as a storyteller and poet

2. 2. Advises leaders

3. 3. Shares oral (by speaking) histories

(a)  

How did African cultures benefit from the development of writing systems?

• Writing systems led to the decline of oral traditions.
• African cultures did not use writing systems for trade.
• Writing systems were primarily used for artistic expression.
• They allowed cultures to record data and history.

What does the word oral history mean?

• Oral history refers to the study of ancient texts and manuscripts.
• Oral history is a method of teaching through written documents.
• Oral history is the practice of creating fictional stories for entertainment.
• Oral history is the practice of recording and preserving personal accounts and stories from individuals about their experiences and events.

What do these proverbs teach us about African cultural traditions?

• Wisdom is not valued in African cultural traditions.
• Respect is only given to elders, not to the community.
• Proverbs helped to teach about African culture and values.

• African cultural traditions prioritize individualism over community.

Why were camels the best choice for transporting goods across the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?

• Due to their ability to withstand harsh desert conditions and carry heavy loads over long distances.

• Camels require less water than elephants.
• Camels are faster than horses for long distances.
• Camels are primarily used for transporting people, not goods.