WH Unit 4 Review: Middle Ages Part 2 (Africa & Asia)

Which empire ruled with toleration and allowed conquered people to keep their customs and traditions?

• The Ghana Empire

• The Mongol Empire

• The Mali Empire

• The Songhai Empire

How did the Mongols impact trade?

• They imposed heavy taxes on merchants.

• They closed trade routes to outsiders.

• They made routes safer for merchants to travel, resulting in increased trade.

• They restricted trade to only Mongol merchants.

Which people group created the largest empire in the history of the world?

• The Muslims

• The Mali people

• The Mongols

• The Songhai

What trade network consisted of trade cities throughout the Sahara Desert and along the coast of East Africa?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

• Indian Ocean Trade Network

• Spice Routes

What three Sudanic Kingdoms flourished because of the gold-salt trade?

• Egypt, Nubia, and Kush

• Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

• Axum, Zimbabwe, and Kongo

• Benin, Ife, and Oyo

How did Ghana and Mali gain most of their wealth?

• By trading gold and salt across the Sahara

• By conquering neighboring empires

• By developing advanced agriculture

• By establishing maritime trade routes

What kingdom was led by Sonni Ali who built a strong army and established wealthy trade cities like Timbuktu?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Mongol

What do Sundiata and Mansa Musa have in common?

• Both were leaders of the Songhai Empire

• Both were known for their architectural achievements

• Both ruled over the Mali Empire in Africa

• Both were famous explorers

What caused the decline of Ghana?

• Natural disasters

• Struggle for power between different leaders

• Invasion by the Romans

• Economic collapse due to over-trading

Where were the Sudanic Kingdoms located?

• Southern Africa

• Northern Africa

• Western Africa

• Eastern Africa