Mansa Musa Crashcourse

Which of the following landmasses can fit entirely within Africa?

• The United States

• India

• China

• All of the above

How was much of African history south of the Sahara Desert primarily preserved?

• Through written records by local scribes.

• Via oral traditions passed down through generations.

• By European explorers' written accounts.

• Through archaeological findings only.

What was a significant consequence of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?

• He established new trade routes with China.

• His lavish spending caused widespread inflation in Alexandria.

• He converted to Christianity during his journey.

• He discovered vast new gold mines in West Africa.

The Mali Empire, ruled by Mansa Musa, encompassed a large area of West Africa, extending from the coast hundreds of miles into the interior. Which significant city was part of this empire?

• Cairo

• Alexandria

• Timbuktu

• Mecca

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What was a common practice among West African Muslim kings to avoid appearing too foreign?

• They completely abandoned traditional African religions.

• They strictly enforced Islamic law without any local adaptations.

• They blended traditional African religion with Islam.

• They only allowed foreign Muslim scholars to advise them.

Which empire succeeded the Ghana Empire in West Africa?

• Songhai

• Mali

• Great Zimbabwe

• Axum

What three factors linked the city-states of the Swahili civilization?

• Shared military alliances, common currency, and a unified government.

• Common language, trade, and religion.

• Identical architectural styles, shared agricultural practices, and a single ruling family.

• Unified legal system, shared educational institutions, and a common defense pact.

Which of the following were primary goods exported by the Swahili city-states?

• Silk, spices, and tea.

• Porcelain, books, and textiles.

• Ivory, animal hides, and timber.

• Silver, copper, and iron tools.