History Quiz

What effect did Mansa Musa's trip to Mecca have on the future of Mali?

• It weakened the relationship between Mali and the rest of the world.

• Attracted Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers to Mali

• It had no effect on Mali's future.

• It isolated Mali from other countries.

What did the West African kingdoms export in return for salt?

• Silver

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Spices

What was the result of the Bantu Migration?

• It led to the decline of South African culture.

• It introduced new farming methods and language to South Africa.

• It isolated the Bantu from other cultures.

• It had no impact on South Africa.

Using the map on page 408, what body of water was important to both Mali and Songhai?

• Lake Victoria

• Nile River

• Niger River

• Atlantic Ocean

What is a stele?

• A man who dedicates himself to worshiping God

• A grand stone pillar used to mark graves

• A word used to define Swahili city-states

• A type of river in Africa

Which river is mentioned in the document?

• Nile River

• Niger River

• Congo River

• Zambezi River

What is the primary role of a monk?

• Building stone houses

• Worshiping God

• Marking graves

• Governing city-states

What does the term "Stone Town" refer to?

• A type of river

• A religious figure

• Swahili city-states and their multistory stone houses

• A type of stone pillar

Which of the following is associated with Swahili culture?

• Monk

• Stele

• Stone Town

• Niger River

What is the significance of the Niger River in the context of African civilizations?

• It is a type of stone pillar

• It is a major river in Africa

• It is a religious figure

• It is a city-state