Unit 4 Test

Which letter identifies Djenne?

• A

• B

Which letter identifies the Niger River?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter identifies the Atlantic Ocean?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter identifies the Sahara?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter identifies Timbuktu?

• A

• B

What was one of the natural resources that helped the Ghana Kingdom become powerful? Choose all that apply.

(a)   ​ (b)  

• Gold
• salt
• Copper
• minerals
• water
• trade
• war
• slaves

How did the Trans-Saharan trade have an impact on the culture of Mali?

• The Trans-Saharan trade isolated Mali from other cultures.
• The trade primarily focused on agricultural products, not cultural exchange.
• Mali's culture remained unchanged despite the trade.
• The Trans-Saharan trade introduced Islam and promoted cultural exchange, enhancing Mali's education and arts.

What would happen if all griots were killed or died off?

• Griots would become more popular and influential.
• The community would thrive without their stories.
• New griots would emerge to replace the lost ones.
• The loss of cultural heritage and historical knowledge.

What does this African proverb mean?

• The death of an elder represents the loss of knowledge and wisdom.
• Elders are not important in society.
• Knowledge is only found in books.
• Wisdom is irrelevant to younger generations.

What would a griot-in-training also learn to do?​ (a)  

• Play a musical instrument
• Learn how to heal the sick
• How to dance
• How to speak multiple languages