WH2.6 Unit 7 Power Words VOCAB

Which West African empire was known for its wealth, trade, and Islamic scholarship?

• Songhai Empire

• Ashanti Empire

• Bambara Empire of Ségou

• Kongo Empire

Which empire was located in present-day Ghana and was famous for its gold trade and military strength?

• Ashanti Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Kongo Empire

• Bambara Empire of Ségou

After the fall of the Songhai Empire, which West African empire controlled parts of the Niger River region?

• Bambara Empire of Ségou

• Ashanti Empire

• Kongo Empire

• Songhai Empire

Which Central African state adopted Christianity after contact with the Portuguese?

• Kongo Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Ashanti Empire

• Bambara Empire of Ségou

Compare the Songhai Empire and the Ashanti Empire in terms of their main sources of wealth and influence. What does this reveal about the economic diversity of West African empires?

• The Songhai Empire was known for trade and scholarship, while the Ashanti Empire was known for gold trade and military strength, showing that West African empires had diverse economic foundations.

• Both empires relied solely on agriculture, showing little economic diversity.

• The Songhai Empire was only focused on military conquest, while the Ashanti Empire was only focused on religion.

• Both empires were located in Central Africa and had similar economies.

Who is a West African storyteller, historian, and musician?

• Export

• Griot

• Import

• Oral History

Which of the following best describes "export"?

• Goods brought in from other regions for use or sale

• Goods sent out to other regions for sale or trade

• The passing down of stories by word of mouth

• A West African musician

If a country buys goods from another country for use or sale, what is this process called?

• Export

• Griot

• Import

• Oral History

What is the definition of a "resource" as described in the learning material?

• A supply of something valuable, such as minerals, crops, or livestock.

• A country or group that exchanges goods or services with another.

• The spread of people from their original homeland to other parts of the world.

• A hard, white material that comes from the tusks of elephants.

What does the term "diaspora" refer to?

• The spread of people from their original homeland to other parts of the world.

• A supply of something valuable, such as minerals, crops, or livestock.

• A hard, white material that comes from the tusks of elephants.

• A country or group that exchanges goods or services with another.