G5 Bayou Bridges Unit 2 Topics1-3

How did Askia Muhammad improve trade in Songhai?

• He introduced a system of weights and measures.

• He established trade routes to Europe.

• He banned the use of gold in transactions.

• He created a centralized banking system.

Who was Ali Kolon?

• A Songhai prince who became chief of Gao.

• A famous explorer of the Sahara Desert.

• A renowned scholar of the Mali Empire.

• A military leader in the Ottoman Empire.

Which group would have been in the middle of Mali’s social hierarchy?

• enslaved people

• warriors

• traders

• griots

How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdom’s economy?

• They collected taxes from traders.

• They increased agricultural production.

• They expanded their military conquests.

• They established trade agreements with neighboring kingdoms.

What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image of the Catalan Atlas, a European map of the medieval world made in 1375 CE?

• He was a renowned military leader.

• He was famous around the world for his wealth.

• He was the first emperor of Mali.

• He was known for his architectural achievements.

What was a significant factor in the prosperity of the Ghana Empire?

• They built large naval fleets.

• They developed advanced agricultural techniques.

• They controlled the gold trade routes.

• They established a democratic government.

How did Sunni Ali expand the Songhai Empire?

• He used his strong military to control travel on the Niger River.

• He established trade routes to Europe.

• He formed alliances with neighboring kingdoms.

• He built a large navy to dominate the Atlantic Ocean.

Which city was important to both Mali and Songhai?

• Ghat

• Kano

• Djenne

• Timbuktu

What is one reason Timbuktu became an important center of trade?

• It was located on the Niger River.

• It was the capital of Mali.

• It had abundant gold mines.

• It was a major agricultural hub.

How did Sundiata Keita bring peace and order to Mali?

• He formed a strong central government.

• He established a military dictatorship.

• He created a council of elders to govern.

• He signed treaties with neighboring kingdoms.