How did Ghana control the gold and salt trade?

By taxing goods that entered and left the empire

By producing large amounts of salt

The Niger and Senegal rivers were important for ___, ___, and ___.

Agriculture, Industry, Education

Transportation, Communication, Defense

The decline of Ghana was caused by ___, ___, and ___.

Economic prosperity, Peace treaties, Technological advancements

Cultural renaissance, Scientific discoveries, Artistic achievements

Political stability, Economic growth, Social harmony

How did Mansa Musa’s hajj influence Mali’s economy and culture?

It attracted scholars and traders to Mali

It led to war with neighboring states

Why was salt such an important trade good in West Africa?

It was used for preserving food and maintaining health

It was needed for making jewelry

What were the consequences of the Bantu migration?

Spread of language, ironworking, and farming techniques

Increase in slavery across Africa

How did Axum’s trade network contribute to its wealth?

It controlled key trade routes between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia

It avoided foreign interactions

It had no impact on its economy

What were the consequences of the Bantu migration?

Spread of language, ironworking, and farming techniques

Increase in slavery across Africa

How did Ghana control the gold and salt trade?

By taxing goods that entered and left the empire

By producing large amounts of salt

The Niger and Senegal rivers were important for ______, ______, and ______.

Agriculture, Industry, Education

The decline of Ghana was caused by ______, ______, and ______.

Economic prosperity, Peace treaties, Technological advancement

Cultural renaissance, Artistic growth, Scientific discovery

Political stability, Strong leadership, Economic growth

Why was salt such an important trade good in West Africa?

It was used for preserving food and maintaining health

It was needed for making jewelry

It was a form of currency in Asia

It had no real value but was traded anyway

What were the consequences of the Bantu migration?

Spread of language, ironworking, and farming techniques

Increase in slavery across Africa

How did Axum's trade network contribute to its wealth?

It controlled key trade routes between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia

It avoided foreign interactions

It had no impact on its economy

How did Mansa Musa’s hajj influence Mali’s economy and culture?

It resulted in the spread of Islam and increased trade.

It led to a decline in Mali's wealth and cultural influence.

It caused a cultural isolation of Mali from the rest of the world.

It had no significant impact on Mali's economy or culture.

Salt was an important trade good in West Africa because:

it was used to preserve food and enhance flavor.

it was more valuable than gold.

it was abundant and easy to obtain.

it was used as a currency in Europe.

What were the consequences of the Bantu migration?

Spread of language, ironworking, and agricultural techniques across Africa

Development of new languages in Europe

Decline of agricultural practices in Africa

Isolation of African communities

How did Axum’s trade network contribute to its wealth?

By controlling key trade routes connecting Africa, the Middle East, and Asia

By isolating itself from other regions

By focusing solely on agriculture

How did technology and labor specialization lead to the growth of Ghana?

It helped people become more skilled in specific tasks over time

It led to the downfall of Ghana

How did climate and vegetation affect settlement in Africa?

It discouraged settlements due to lack of resources

It helped settlements grow due to abundant natural resources

It made it difficult to cultivate land

What influence did Mansa Musa’s religion have on the empire of Mali?

He promoted Islamic scholarship and replaced officials with Muslim scholars

He banned all religions except Islam

He built only mosques and eliminated trade

He isolated Mali from the rest of the world

How were lineages, clans, villages, and ethnic groups related in West African society?

They all consisted of family groups

They were organized into large cities

How did West Africans treat their ancestors?

They honored and respected them, believing they became spirits

They feared them and avoided mentioning them

7. Why were both written and oral traditions important to West African culture?

They preserved history and culture.

They were used for entertainment.

They were only used in religious ceremonies.

Why do people in Mali still revere Sundiata today?

He was a wise ruler who strengthened Mali’s economy and trade

He banned all foreign influences

He was responsible for Mali’s decline

African Empires

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mali’s main religion under Mansa Musa?

Christianity

Hinduism

Islam

Buddhism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Timbuktu known for during the Mali Empire?

A) A military base

B) A center for trade and learning

C) A royal palace

D) A religious exile

Which empire overtook Mali in the 1300s?

Ghana

Songhai

Kush

Axum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the decline of Ghana?

Overpopulation

Food shortages

Invasion and disrupted trade

All of the above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. What made Axum a major commercial center?

Its strategic location on trade routes

Its military conquests

Its cultural heritage

Its agricultural production

What was the main reason for the rise of the Ghana Empire?

Control of trade routes

Agricultural wealth

Military power

Religious influence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the key elements of the Bantu migration?

The spread of farming, ironworking, and language

Increased trade with Europe

The establishment of the Ghana Empire

Decline of Axum

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African Empires

53 questions

What was Mali’s main religion under Mansa Musa?

What was Timbuktu known for during the Mali Empire?

Which empire overtook Mali in the 1300s?

What was the main reason for the decline of Ghana?

5. What made Axum a major commercial center?

What was the main reason for the rise of the Ghana Empire?

What were the key elements of the Bantu migration?

How did Ghana control the gold and salt trade?

Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to ____, which showed his dedication to Islam.

The two main trade goods of West Africa were _ and _.

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53 questions

What was Mali’s main religion under Mansa Musa?

What was Timbuktu known for during the Mali Empire?

Which empire overtook Mali in the 1300s?

What was the main reason for the decline of Ghana?

5. What made Axum a major commercial center?

What was the main reason for the rise of the Ghana Empire?

What were the key elements of the Bantu migration?

How did Ghana control the gold and salt trade?

Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to ____, which showed his dedication to Islam.

The two main trade goods of West Africa were ___ and ___.

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The two main trade goods of West Africa were _ and _.