Unit 8 Study Guide: West Africa

What religion spread to West Africa through the trans-Saharan trade route?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Animism

What is Mansa Musa MOST known for?

• Taking a hajj to Mecca

• Ruling Songhai

• Starting the kingdom of Mali

• Trading salt and gold

In Songhai, in order to be part of the government, people had to do what?

• Pay taxes to the king

• Go to school

• Give up all their gold

• Practice Islam

What is a "hajj?"

• A religious journey

• A trade center

• A group of travelers

• A religious bow

What does "Ghana" mean?

• Land of Wealth

• Land of Gold

• Warrior King

• Teacher

What was the main occupation of people in Mali?

• Trader

• King

• Ironsmith

• Farmer

Which West African kingdom expanded their kingdom to the Atlantic Ocean first?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Egypt

What religion believes all things have spirits?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Animism

• Judaism

In early African history, local leaders lead their tribes. This is an example of what kind of government?

• Centralized

• De-centralized

• Democratic

• Republic

Which West African kingdom was the most prosperous?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Egypt