7.23 first part

Which of the following sequences correctly represents the chronological order of the major medieval West African empires?

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Songhai, Mali, Ghana

• Mali, Songhai, Ghana

• Songhai, Ghana, Mali

What was significant about the location of the Ghana Empire?

• It had access to the Atlantic Ocean and therefore valuable shipping routes.

• The empire was isolated from other empires, keeping it safe from attacks.

• It was located between the gold mines in the south and valuable salt resources in the north

• Most of the empire was located in the mountains overlooking other empires.

Which TWO commodities were commonly traded by the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• Gold and ivory

• Gold and salt

• Gold and spices

• Gold and textiles

What do the lines on this African map signify?

• rivers

• canals

• country borders

• Trans-Saharan trade routes

The earliest slave trade was across the Sahara. Slaves were brought up the Niger River to Timbuktu and transported across the Sahara into North Africa. Which of the following was necessary before large numbers of slaves could be moved across the desert?

• boats from Egypt

• camels from Arabia

• wagons from Europe

• horses from South America

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7.23

Identify the primary religious influence in West Africa during the time of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires.

• Christianity was the dominant religion, introduced by European traders.

• Islam was the primary religious influence, spreading through trade and scholarship.

• Hinduism was widely practiced due to trade connections with India.

• Buddhism was the main religion, brought by travelers from the East.

Discuss how the trade routes of Ghana contributed to cultural exchanges between different regions. Provide examples to support your discussion.

• The trade routes were solely used for economic purposes, with no cultural exchanges.

• The trade routes facilitated the exchange of ideas, such as the spread of Islam and new technologies.

• The trade routes led to cultural isolation as Ghana focused on protecting its resources.

• The trade routes were used to spread European cultural practices across West Africa.

Analyze the impact of the trans-Saharan trade routes on the economic development of the Kingdom of Ghana.

• The trade routes led to the decline of the Kingdom of Ghana due to over-reliance on external goods.

• The trade routes facilitated the exchange of gold and salt, significantly boosting Ghana's economy.

• The trade routes had little impact on Ghana's economy as they were primarily used for cultural exchanges.

• The trade routes caused economic instability due to frequent conflicts with neighboring kingdoms.

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all developed in which region of Africa?

• West Africa
• East Africa
• North Africa 
• South Africa

What innovation facilitated the movement of goods across the Sahara Desert?

• Camels

• Trains

• Boats

• Elephants