World History Africa

Which kingdoms were significant in early African societies before 1500 CE?

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Egypt, Nubia, Axum

• Zimbabwe, Kongo, Benin

• Ethiopia, Carthage, Kush

What was a notable impact of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• It displayed the wealth of the Sudanic kingdoms.

• It led to the decline of the Songhai Empire.

• It resulted in the spread of Christianity in Africa.

• It caused the fall of the Swahili trading cities.

What role did the trans-Saharan trade networks play in early African societies?

• They facilitated the distribution of resources like gold, salt, and slaves.

• They were primarily used for the spread of Christianity.

• They led to the decline of the Sudanic kingdoms.

• They were responsible for the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

Which empires contributed to the cultural and political landscape during the rise of Islamic empires?

• Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal

• Roman, Byzantine, Persian

• British, French, Spanish

• Mongol, Chinese, Japanese

What was a significant outcome of the exploration and expansion into the Americas, Africa, and Asia?

• The Columbian Exchange reshaped societies across continents.

• The immediate abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

• The establishment of the United Nations.

• The discovery of nuclear weapons.