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7.23 first part

Authored by Erin McNish

Social Studies

7th Grade

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7.23 first part
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What do the lines on this African map signify?

rivers

canals

country borders

Trans-Saharan trade routes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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