7th Grade Unit 7 Review

Which resource was one of the most important in the trans-Saharan trade that contributed to the wealth of West African kingdoms?

• Spices

• Timber

• Silver

• Salt

Which West African king is known for his famous pilgrimage to Mecca that displayed the wealth of his empire?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

• Muhammad Ture

What geographic feature was a major barrier to trade and travel in northern Africa?

• Sahara Desert

• Nile River

• Sahel

• Congo Rainforest

Which of the following best describes the significance of Timbuktu during the Mali Empire?

• A military fortress

• A center of trade and learning

• A farming settlement

• A religious retreat

The griot in West African culture was responsible for:

• Leading military campaigns

• Preserving history and traditions through oral storytelling

• Building religious temples

• Managing trade routes

How did the spread of Islam affect West African kingdoms?

• It isolated them from global trade.

• It introduced new laws and learning.

• It banned local customs and traditions.

• It limited agricultural production.

Which two resources were primarily traded between West Africa and North Africa?

• Gold and spices

• Salt and silver

• Gold and salt

• Timber and copper

How were family and kinship ties significant in African society?

• They had little influence on governance.

• They were the foundation of social and political structures.

• They were only relevant in rural villages.

• They discouraged trade relations.

What practice did traditional African religions emphasize that distinguished them from monotheistic religions?

• Worship of ancestors and spirits in nature

• Belief in a single creator god

• Written sacred texts

• Regular pilgrimages to a holy site

Why did the kingdom of Ghana become powerful and wealthy?

• It controlled trade routes and taxed traders.

• It relied solely on agriculture.

• It conquered Europe.

• It developed new irrigation systems.