Trade and Empires in Africa

How did trade contribute to the rise of the Ghana Empire?

• By introducing new agricultural techniques

• By providing wealth through the gold-salt trade

• By establishing a strong military presence

• By forming alliances with European nations

Who was the famous ruler of Mali known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Muhammad

• Sunni Ali

Which city in Mali became a center of learning due to Muslim influences?

• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Djenne

• Niani

How did strong rulers build the empire of Mali?

• By focusing solely on agriculture

• By expanding trade networks and military conquests

• By isolating the empire from foreign influences

• By forming alliances with European powers

How did trade lead to the rise of coastal city-states in East Africa?

• By encouraging agricultural development

• By facilitating cultural exchanges and economic prosperity

• By isolating them from inland regions

• By reducing the influence of local leaders

What is Swahili an example of in terms of cultural development?

• Isolation

• Cultural diffusion

• Technological advancement

• Political unity

What do historians know about the African Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe?

• It was a small, insignificant settlement

• It was a major trading center with impressive stone structures

• It was primarily a religious site

• It was a colony of a European power

What natural phenomenon aided trade along the East African coast?

• Earthquakes

• Monsoon winds

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tidal waves

What language developed as a result of cultural interactions in East Africa?

• Arabic

• Swahili

• Zulu

• Hausa

How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca impact Mali?

• It led to the decline of the empire

• It isolated Mali from the rest of the world

• It enhanced Mali's reputation and increased trade

• It caused a civil war within the empire