African's Government & Religion

What was a common expectation from the people by African rulers?

• To travel frequently

• To show total loyalty

• To engage in trade

• To write letters to the king

What did the kings of Ghana use to govern their territory?

• Military force

• Provinces and district chiefs

• Merchant councils

• Religious leaders

What was a common feature of both Ghana and Mali's government?

• Lack of central authority

• Division into provinces

• Rule by merchants

• Absence of military

How did traditional African religions influence African life?

• They discouraged trade with Europeans.

• They provided rules for living and honored history and ancestors.

• They required all followers to live in one place.

• They were identical across all African societies.

Who was Ibn Battuta?

• A European explorer.

• A young Arab lawyer from Morocco.

• A famous African king.

• A Chinese philosopher.

What did Ibn Battuta find surprising about West African Muslims?

• They did not pray regularly.

• Women did not cover their faces with a veil.

• They did not read the Quran.

• They did not trade with Muslims.

What was the purpose of diviners in African societies?

• To lead armies in battle.

• To predict the future and protect kingdoms.

• To trade with Europeans.

• To write religious texts.

What did Mansa Musa use his empire's wealth for?

• To build a large army.

• To spread Islam and build mosques.

• To trade with Europe.

• To create new laws.

Who was the ruler of the Songhai Empire who became a Muslim to keep the loyalty of merchants?

• Askia Muhammad

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Muhammad Ture

What did Mansa Musa do to spread Islam in West Africa?

• Built mosques in Timbuktu

• Gave away gold to the poor

• Convinced scholars to return to Mali

• Established a new university