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WorksheetsAfrica and Islam
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 9mins
How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca impact Africa and Europe?
Led to them forming an alliance to conquer other kingdoms
Led to Africa, being brought to the attention of Europe
Led to Europe being conquered and colonized by Africa
Led to the decline of the Middle East
What word would best describe Mansa Musa?
Poor
Sickly
Dangerous
Wealthy
Why was the Niger River important for the Mali Empire in medieval Africa?
It provided a way to access the Atlantic Ocean.
It provided a way to access the Mediterranean Sea.
It provided a way to transport large amounts of goods.
It provided a way to move troops to invade northern areas.
Which area of medieval Africa was MOST associated with the production of salt?
desert
forest
mountains
savanna
Based on the climate and geography of Africa, why do you think the African Empires relied more on trading than agriculture?
Because of the desert climate, they were unable to produce many crops
They were broken up by mountains and islands
West Africa was a peninsula covered mostly by mountains
West Africa was located in the mountains, making agriculture difficult
Which physical feature divides Africa into two distinct regions?
the Atlas Mountains
the Nile River
the Persian Gulf
the Sahara Desert
How were products moved across the Sahara in West Africa?
Railroad
Camel
Horse
Ship
How are cities placed in Africa
Built along rivers
Along trade routes
Along the coast
Placed in specific places for protection
How is salt transported?
Camel Caravan
Up the rivers
Through the mountains
Along the coast
The religion of Islam believes that:
There is only one God
Cows are sacred animals
Jesus is the only son of God
Disobedient people are reincarnated
Why is Ramadan significant to Muslims?
It is the name of a prophet of Islam.
It is the primary teachings of Islam.
It is the holy month of Islam.
It is the holy book of Islam.
Muhammad started the religion of Islam by making which claim?
God had come to him in a dream and told him to share his knowledge.
God had fathered him and sent him to Earth to save the human race.
God had sent an angel to speak to him and to make him a prophet.
God had given him holy books to share with political leaders.
Which religion influenced the Mali Empire
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
The holy text of Islam is called:
Bible
Qur'an
Torah
Vedas
Which two religions were similar to Islam
Christianity, Shintoism
Christianity, Judaism
Judaism, Hinduism
Judaism, Buddhism
Muslims wrote down the messages that Muhammad said that he had received from Allah. These writings became the Holy Book of Islam called...
Bible
Quran
Crayon
Sunna
The book based on Muhammad's words and deeds is known as the ...
Quran
Tuna
Sunna
Bible
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between the Quran and the Sunna?
They are both important books for Muslims
They both instruct Muslims how to live
They are both the written words of Allah
They both helped to create the 5 Pillars of Islam
Which of the following is not one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Prayer
Fasting
Pilgrimage
Shaving
What is the name of a Muslim house of worship?
Fly
Mosca
Mosque
Church
Muslims are required to take a pilgrimage at least once in their lives to which city?
Jerusalem
Madina
Mecca
Timbuktu
The religion of Islam began in...
Africa
Arabia
Indonesia
Europe
Before Muhammad, Mecca was an important _________ and _______ center.
Religious and Trading Center
Salt and Gold Center
Mosque and Minaret Center
Camel and Elephant Center
