What led to the rise of Empires in West Africa

location between salt and gold mines

What led to the decline of West African empires?

loss of control over trade routes

How did Mansa Musa show off the wealth of Mali?

Bringing hundreds of pounds of Gold

Bringing hundreds of pounds of Salt

Bringing hundreds of gallon of Water

Bringing hundreds of Food Packs

What led to the decline of the Mali Empire?

Internal conflicts, economic decline, and invasion by the Songhai Empire.

Religious conflicts, foreign alliances, and agricultural failures.

Trade restrictions, population decline, and technological advancements.

Natural disasters, political instability, and cultural assimilation.

Why is salt very short in supply in Timbuktu?

It is carried there from Tegaza, 500 miles from Timbuktu.

What external threats weakened the Mali Empire?

Portuguese merchant ships posed competition to trading caravans

Portuguese merchant ships were collaborating with the people of Mali

What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image?

He was famous around the world for his wealth.

He was famous around the world for his religious devotion.

He was admired for his strong leadership.

He was admired for his love of education.

Which detail from the image supports your answer in the previous question?

Mansa Musa is holding a golden nugget.

Mansa Musa is shown wearing a robe.

Arabic script appears above the throne.

West African buildings appear in the background.

How did Sundiata Keita bring peace and order to Mali?

He formed a strong central government.

He ended the trans-Saharan trade.

He defended the empire from lions.

He captured gold and salt mines.

What impact did Mansa Musa have on the value of gold in Egypt?

He affected the value of gold by giving it away to the poor

He increased the value of gold by trading it for spices

He decreased the value of gold by hoarding it

He had no impact on the value of gold in Egypt

Who conquered most of the Mali Empire’s territory by 1468, creating the Songhai Empire?

Geographical proximity to Niger River

How did Askia Muhammad improve trade in Songhai? (p.g. 25)

He introduced a system of weights and measures.

He reduced travel time by using sea routes.

He allowed all people to own gold nuggets.

He took prisoners from nearby kingdoms.

Why is this structure significant? (p.g. 26)

It is the largest historical monument in West Africa.

It was designed by artisans from Granada, Spain.

It is part of the biggest mosque in the world.

It was built in less than a year.

What is the definition of an absolute monarch?

A king or queen who has the unchecked authority to do whatever they want without any restrictions

A king or queen who has no authority

A king or queen who has limited authority and is restricted by laws

A king or queen who is elected by the people

African Empire Assessment Unit 2 Chapter 2/3

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40 questions

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1.

REORDER QUESTION

10 mins • 5 pts

Name the West African Kingdoms in order.

Ghana

Mali

Songhai

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

The Mali Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

Songhai

Ghana

Aksum

Benin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

The Songhai Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

Ghana

Mali

Benin

Great Zimbabwe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

What was the main religion of the Empire of Songhai?

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Islam

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

What was the language of religion and learning in West Africa, after Mansa Musa?

Latin

Arabic

Swahili

Senegalese

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

What religion did Mansa Musa practice?

Islam

Christiantity

Animism

7.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

10 mins • 5 pts

Timbuktu is known as the (a) , (b) , and (c) center of Mali.

trade

tourist destination

cultural

economic

Islam

holy

king's

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African Empire Assessment Unit 2 Chapter 2/3

40 questions

Name the West African Kingdoms in order.

The Mali Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

The Songhai Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

What was the main religion of the Empire of Songhai?

What was the language of religion and learning in West Africa, after Mansa Musa?

What religion did Mansa Musa practice?

Timbuktu is known as the (a) , (b) , and (c) center of Mali.

How did the West African Empires become wealthy and powerful?

______________ is a condition of being successful, especially financially.

___________ is the ability to be shaped into many forms.

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African Empire Assessment Unit 2 Chapter 2/3

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Name the West African Kingdoms in order.

The Mali Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

The Songhai Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

What was the main religion of the Empire of Songhai?

What was the language of religion and learning in West Africa, after Mansa Musa?

What religion did Mansa Musa practice?

Timbuktu is known as the ​ (a) , ​ (b) , and ​ (c) center of Mali.

How did the West African Empires become wealthy and powerful?

______________ is a condition of being successful, especially financially.

___________ is the ability to be shaped into many forms.

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Timbuktu is known as the (a) , (b) , and (c) center of Mali.