2017 History Entrance Exam

What was the cause for the division of Islam into Sunni and Shi'a?

• Disagreement on the meaning of "Sunna."

• Disagreement on the meaning and role of the Caliph.

• Disagreement on how leaders should be elected.

• Conflict over who should be the next Prophet.

What was the central idea of the Enlightenment movement? It argued that

• human progress is a possibility through the use of reason.

• in order to become enlightened one needs to believe in God.

• people could attain happiness only in the next world.

• all forms of government are oppressive and should be abolished.

In what ways did the Almoravid and the Almohad movements strengthen Islam in North Africa?

• Continuously conducted military campaigns against non-Muslims.

• Re-established "pure" Islam in both belief and community life.

• Formed alliance with Christians against others religion followers.

• Gradually attracted non-Muslims community to Islam.

What is the distinctive mark and achievement of Great Zimbabwe?

• Impressive stone building

• Creatively crafted metal tools

• Developed Ghana literature

• Irrigation based agriculture

How did Mansa Musa demonstrate the power and wealth of the Empire of Mali during the Great Africa?

• By sponsoring the writings of a chronicle about his Islamic activities in Mecca.

• By undertaking a pilgrimage to Mecca and through his generous gifts from gold.

• By sponsoring the building of rest homes for pilgrims traveling to Mecca.

• By offering protection to merchants who travelled the Tran-Saharan Trade.

Why did Great Britain begin to advocate abolitionist movement of the 19th century? Because the

• free trade was confronted with the major slave trader states.

• humanitarian actors condemned slavery as an evil act.

• seasons of civil unrest began aggravated majority of the population.

• industrialization forced them to abandon the use slave labor.

What was the major cause for the decline and eventual downfall of the Kingdom of Kongo?

• Competition of the land and other resources

• Focus on warfare rather than production

• Prolonged Portuguese activities

• Miscommunication by the Manikongo

What attracted the Dutch to initially settle at the southern tip of Africa?

• Abundance of minerals including diamonds.

• The exceptionally good weather in the region.

• The presence of a strong state power in the region.

• Desire to supply food items to passing ships.

Which of the following is correct about the relationship between the sultanates of Ifat and Adal?

• The former conquered the latter after nearly a century of resistance.

• Both were established at different times from the Walasma family.

• The ruling classes had a tradition of establishing marriage alliances.

• They were leaders of the alliance against the Christian kingdom.

What factor contributed to the success of Yokuno-Anlak in overthrowing the Zagwe Dynasty?

• The relatively advanced weapons he possessed.

• The popular support of the local community enjoyed.

• The military strength of Yekuno Amlak over the Zagwe.

• The internal administration within the Zagwe.