Grade 7 Social Studies TCAP Review

What does the proverb below indicate about West African society? "Every time an old man dies, it is as if a library has burned down."

• The value placed on book
• the significance of visual arts
• the importance of oral tradition
• the respect paid to young people

As a result of his famous pilgrimage to Mecca, Mali's capital of ___ became a center of learning and culture, drawing in artists and architects from all over the world.

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Tunis

The main river that the Ghana empire started around:

• Nile
• Niger
• Volta
• Tigris

What technological achievement was Ghana known for?

• Pyramids built in Egypt

• Iron Work which made tools and weapons

• Factories were created to produce more salt and gold

• Discovering the religion of Islam

What does a GRIOT do?

• He prepares dinner for the king.

• He is a historical storyteller.

• He keeps the kingdom clean.

• He works in the jail.

Which of the following is not a reason why salt was a very important trade item?

• Salt was used to preserve food.

• Salt was used to make bland food tasty.

• People need salt in their diet.

• Salt is used to make explosives.

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all traded which TWO items?

• Gold and fish
• Gold and salt
• Gold and timber
• Gold and bronze

What is Sundiata Keita's nickname?

• Tiger King
• Lion Prince
• King of the Lions
• King of the Turtles

How did Ghana profit from outsiders?

• Capturing slaves
• Finding gold mines
• Taxing trade
• Selling fish

Storytellers in West Africa were called:

• Griots

• Kentes

• Sahels

• Proverbs