WorksheetsIndigenous W. Africa & Empire of Mali: Society & Culture in
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which is a characteristic of traditional West African culture? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
belief in polytheism
most people live in cities
ancestors are highly honored
government is more important than kinship
A person's social class, or caste, in West African societies determined ______________.
that individual's location in the city.
that individual's place in the social structure.
that individual's religious beliefs.
that individual's place in religious ceremonies.
The social class structure in West Africa included ______________ who helped with governing and the army.
traders & free people
slaves
skilled workers
nobility & kings
As part of their indigenous religion, people did all of the following EXCEPT:
Make masks
Use music and dance
Pray in a mosque
Communicate with ancestors
The Empire of Mali was an example of cultural diffusion because ________________.
of the dances during ceremonies.
the Arabic language was spoken and mosques were built.
the people practiced an indigenous African religion.
the people worshipped their ancestors.
Indigenous religions in West Africa, __________.
believe in the bible.
believe a cross was very powerful.
believe the physical world was influenced by spirit world.
believe the moon guided all the elements on earth.
__________was used in West Africa to teach responsibility and lull bubies to sleep.
Music
Dance
Drums
Meditation
Families in West Africa ________________.
include parents and children only.
include parents, children and grandparents only.
include parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
include parents, children & cousins only.
Farming in West Africa was_______________.
done in the urban cities.
a competition between families.
the most important activity.
part of a religious ritual.
Two examples of traditional religion in Africa are:
Hajj (trip to Mecca) & Fasting
Mosques & Scholars
Fasting & the Koran
Ancestor Worship & Masks
Cities like Timbuktu had economies based on _____________.
farming.
tourism.
trade.
textile (cloth).
The key trade route in West Africa during the Empire of Mali was ________________ trade route.
the trans-Saharan
the trans-Kalahari
the Congo
the Arabian
Sundiata was the _________________________.
nephew of the Songhai ruler and came to power.
father of Sumanguru and deafeated Ali.
twin of the Malinke ruler and died in war.
son of a Malinke ruler and defeated the cruel leader, Sumanguru.
The key items of trading, in the Empire of Mali, were __________.
silk and salt.
oil and gold.
copper and silk.
salt and gold.
The Empire of Mali was at its height (between 1312-1337) because______________________. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
it was the center of Christianity
it grew larger
it was the center of Muslim learning & art
it was the center of African navigation
The hajj made by Mansa Musa, exposed his _________________.
architectural talents.
wealth to the world.
passion for indigenous religions.
talent as a musician.
The movement of culture between societies is _____________.
a hajj.
migration.
cultural diffusion.
a caste.
The social class structure in West Africa included ______________ who had a specialization like pottery, textile, iron working etc.
skilled workers
slaves
traders & free people
nobility & kings
______________ was from Morocco and a great traveler who described Mali as peaceful and safe.
Ali
Ibn Battuta
As-Saheli
Sundiata
In West Africa, a common way to celebrate births, marriage and funerals was through ___________.
meditation.
meetings.
a hajj.
dance.
Life in Timbuktu included all EXCEPT ______________ .
steady supply of food
center of learning
polytheism
finely crafted goods
Under the rule of Mansa Musa, Mali was able to _______________.
conduct sea exporations.
conquer lands in the Middle East.
build many Catholic Churches.
expand the territory of the kingdom.
All are characteristics of indigenous African religion EXCEPT:
Polytheistic
Worshipping ancestors
Saying prayers in a mosque
Masks worn by dancers
