Medieval African Kingdoms and Culture Assessment

What was the primary source of wealth for the Mali Empire?

• Agriculture

• Slave trade

• Gold trade and taxes from merchants

• Coffee production

During what time period did the Kingdom of Mali exist?

• 500-900 CE

• 1235-1670 CE

• 1450-1800 CE

• 900-1200 CE

Which religious practice characterized the Mali Empire?

• Strict adherence to Christianity

• Religious intolerance

• Religious tolerance with Islam as official religion

• Exclusively traditional African religions

Who was the most famous king of Mali?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Askia Muhammad

• Kankan Musa II

What was Sufism in West Africa?

• A purely Islamic practice

• A traditional African religion

• A blended religion mixing Muslim and African animism

• A form of Christianity

What was the primary purpose of African art during the Middle Ages?

• Entertainment

• Religious purposes

• Political propaganda

• Trade goods

How were historical records primarily preserved in African kingdoms?

• Through written documents

• Through oral traditions and songs by griots

• Through cave paintings

• Through architectural structures

What characterized the Middle Ages in Africa compared to Europe?

• It was a dark age of decline

• It was isolated from other cultures

• It was a golden age of wealth and trade

• It was marked by constant warfare

What protected Africa from the widespread effects of the Plague?

• Advanced medicine

• The Sahara Desert

• Isolation from trade

• Religious practices

What material was commonly used in African architecture?

• Marble and granite

• Wood and bamboo

• Local stone and mudbrick

• Metal and bronze