Chapter 13 Test Review

What was the primary resource that helped Ghana build a strong economy?

• Iron

• Gold

• Salt

• Textiles

Who founded the Kingdom of Mali?

• Sunni Ali

• Sundiata Keita

• Muhammad Ture

• Mansa Musa

What was Mansa Musa known for?

• His pilgrimage to Makkah

• His trade agreements

• His military conquests

• His agricultural reforms

Which empire rose after the fall of Mali?

• Songhai

• Zimbabwe

• Ghana

• Mali

What contributed to the decline of the Songhai Empire?

• Overgrazing

• Civil war

• Drought

• All of the above

What was a key factor in the wealth of East African coastal cities?

• Military conquest

• Indian Ocean trade

• Agriculture

• Mining

What language developed from trade between Bantu and Arab cultures?

• French

• Swahili

• English

• Arabic

What was the capital of Great Zimbabwe known for?

• Its impressive stone walls

• Its trade routes

• Its gold mines

• Its agricultural output

What role did women often play in African societies?

• Political leaders

• Farmers and traders

• Warriors

• None of the above

What was a common belief in many African societies regarding religion?

• Polytheism

• Ancestor worship

• Atheism

• Monotheism