Achievements of the African Empires

Which civilization is highlighted in the document for its technological achievement?

• Egyptian

• Nok

• Roman

• Greek

What is the special handwoven cloth made for royalty in African civilizations called?

• Dashiki

• Kente

• Ankara

• Batik

What purpose did dancers serve in African civilizations besides entertainment?

• To teach history

• To celebrate important life events

• To scare away animals

• To sell goods

What were wooden masks used for in African civilizations?

• Decoration

• Religious rituals

• Hunting

• Cooking

What is one of the artistic achievements of African civilizations in music?

• Opera singing

• Polyrhythm

• Ballet

• Jazz

The Great Enclosure built by the Shona had a circumference of how many feet?

• 500 feet

• 820 feet

• 1000 feet

• 250 feet

Why is oral tradition important in African civilizations?

• It replaces written records

• It is a form of entertainment

• It helps preserve history and culture

• It is a religious practice

Which scholar wrote the most extensive account of the Ghana Empire from 1067 CE to 1068 CE?

• Ibn Battuta

• Al-Bakri

• Leo Africanus

• Al-Mas'udi

Which explorer's observations included the Mali Empire?

• Al-Mas'udi

• Al-Bakri

• Ibn Battuta

• Leo Africanus

Which scholar's work was based on his time in the Songhai Empire?

• Al-Mas'udi

• Al-Bakri

• Leo Africanus

• Ibn Battuta