PRE-COLONIAL SOCIETIES

What was a common way that pre-colonial societies preserved their history and culture?

• Written books

• Oral traditions and storytelling

• Printing presses

• Social media

What type of economy was most common in pre-colonial societies

• Industrial economy

• Digital economy

• Barter and trade economy

• Stock market economy

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of pre-colonial societies?

• Social organization based on clans, tribes, or kingdoms

• Advanced trade networks

• Dependence on European goods and technology

• Strong spiritual and religious beliefs

What was the main source of wealth for the Kingdom of Ghana?

• Agriculture

• Gold and salt trade

• Livestock farming

• Shipbuilding

Who was the famous ruler of the Mali Empire known for his wealth and promotion of education?

• Shaka Zulu

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• King Ezana

Which African kingdom was known for its military strength under Shaka Zulu?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Zulu Kingdom

The Silk Road was an important trade route connecting:

• Africa and Europe

• China, the Middle East, and Europe

• North and South America

• The Caribbean and Europe

The Mandate of Heaven, an idea that justified the rule of emperors, originated in:

• Japan

• China

• India

• Persia

What was one major contribution of the Mughal Empire in India?

• The invention of democracy

• The construction of the Taj Mahal

• The discovery of the compass

• The development of feudalism

Which Indigenous civilization built the city of Tenochtitlán?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Iroquois