WHI: Topic 08: Mansa Musa CC

Which of the following landmasses can fit entirely within Africa?

• The United States, India, and China

• Europe and South America

• Australia and Antarctica

• Russia and Canada

How was much of African history primarily preserved?

• Through oral traditions

• Through written records by Sub-Saharan Africans

• Through hieroglyphics and ancient texts

• Through archaeological findings only

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

• He established new trade routes with Europe.

• He caused runaway inflation in Alexandria due to his lavish spending.

• He converted to Christianity during his travels.

• He discovered new gold mines in the Sahara Desert.

What was the largest and best-known city of the Mali Empire during Mansa Musa's rule?

• Cairo

• Alexandria

• Timbuktu

• Ghana

What was Ibn Battuta known for?

• Being a great military leader.

• Being the most well-traveled person before the steam engine.

• Discovering new continents.

• Establishing the Mali Empire.

Which of the following best describes the Swahili civilization?

• A unified empire ruled by a single king.

• A collection of independent city-states connected by common culture.

• A nomadic group that frequently moved across East Africa.

• A civilization primarily focused on agricultural development in the interior.

How did early historians incorrectly view the founding of East African cities?

• They believed the cities were founded by West African traders.

• They attributed the cities' origins to European explorers.

• They thought the cities were started by Arab or Persian traders due to racist beliefs.

• They concluded the cities were established by nomadic pastoralists.

What were some of the primary raw materials exported by the Swahili city-states?

• Silk, spices, and tea.

• Gold, silver, and diamonds.

• Ivory, animal hides, and timber.

• Porcelain, books, and textiles.