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WorksheetsUnit 4: Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which geographical feature was most likely the reason that people migrated to and settled in the Kingdoms of Mali?
It was located near large mountain ranges that prevented attacks
It was located near major waterways and important natural resources
It was located in the center of the African continent, making travel easier
It was located in the African desert, which made growing and selling crops easier
How did trade affect the West African empires?
Demand for gold and agricultural goods helped the kingdoms become prosperous.
Arrival of foreign merchants caused widespread unemployment
Need for salt and textiles helped the kingdoms gain territory in distant places
Presence of foreign merchants caused food shortages
Which of the following best describes the role of Islam in the Kingdom of Mali?
Only members of the royal family followed teachings
Islam originated in the area before the kingdom was founded, so people had long practiced the religion
Mansa Musa was a devout follower who helped spread the religion throughout the kingdom
Mansa Musa encouraged many religious traditions and accepted the practice of Islam by the people
Which river provided the West African Kingdoms with water, food and transportation?
Nile River
Niger River
Tiber River
Euphrates River
Which of the following African leaders improved agriculture in Mali and introduced a new crop (cotton)?
Sunni Ali
Mansa Musa
Sundiata
Askia the Great
Which of the following African leaders ruled in 1464 and wanted to unify, strengthen, and enlarge the empire of Songhai?
Sunni Ali
Mansa Musa
Sundiata
Askia the Great
Which of the following African leaders made a pilgrimage to Mecca, introducing Mali to the world?
Sunni Ali
Mansa Musa
Sundiata
Askia the Great
Which climate region in West Africa has temperatures up to 120 degrees and has almost no rainfall.
Sahara Desert
Sahel
Savannah
Rainforest
Which climate region in West Africa has plentiful rainfall and various plants and animal species.
Sahara Desert
Sahel
Savannah
Rainforest
Which climate region in West Africa consists of mostly grassland, with grazing animals and few trees and shrubs.
Sahara Desert
Sahel
Savannah
Rainforest
What were the two most valuable resources in Ghana?
Choose 2.
Gold
Cotton
Timber
Salt
Which of the following religions was practiced in the West African civilizations?
Animism
Islam
Ancestor Worship
All of the Above
Which African Empire(s) used slavery?
Check all that apply.
Ghana
Mali
Songhai
Which two cities were centers of learning and trade in the empire of Songhai.
Choose 2.
Djenne
Timbuktu
Mecca
Morocco
How did the Kingdoms of Africa gain wealth?
By producing large amounts of silk
By controlling trade
By building large ports along the Atlantic
By selling timber and oil
The first empire to control the areas that produced gold and the southern Saharan trade routes was _______.
Mali
Ghana
Songhai
Morocco
Which climate region in West Africa divides the desert from wetter areas and has hardy grazing animals?
Sahara Desert
Sahel
Savannah
Rainforest
What were the basic units of village society in West Africa?
Families
Kings
Chiefs
Lords
What is Animism?
The belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, and other objects have spirits.
The worship of ancestors
A body of stories that try to explain how the world works
The belief that one should live in harmony with nature
Who were Mansas?
Local Leaders
Conquered People
African Merchants
People who led caravans
Which religion supports the Indian caste system?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Hinduism & Buddhism
Which religion follows the eightfold path?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Hinduism & Buddhism
Which religion centers around a universal spirit called Brahman?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Hinduism & Buddhism
Which religion believes in reincarnation?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Hinduism & Buddhism
Which religion has the ultimate goal of reaching nirvana?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Hinduism & Buddhism
Which religion spread from India?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Hinduism & Buddhism
What is the belief that people are bad by nature and need to be controlled?
Mandate of Heaven
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
What is the belief that the right to rule came from the Heavens?
Mandate of Heaven
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
What is the belief that people should be respectful and loyal to their family members?
Mandate of Heaven
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
What is the belief that focuses on living in harmony with Dao, the guiding force of all reality?
Mandate of Heaven
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Statues of Buddha were built in Korea and China between the 500's and 900's A.D. What does this tell us about the spread of Buddhism?
The statues show that Buddhists acquired great wealth.
The statues show that Buddhism was influenced by other religions from Asia.
The statues show that Buddhists respected their monarchs.
The statues show that Buddhism was adopted by people throughout Asia.
From which country did Buddhism originate?
China
India
Korea
Japan
Who was the most influential teacher in Chinese history?
Confucius
Laozi
Shi Huangdi
Liu Bang
Which philosophy did Shi Huangdi rule by
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
Which of the following is true about the terracotta soldiers?
They were built to protect Shi Huangdi in the afterlife
They included over 6,000 terracotta soldiers, horses, and chariots.
The statues were life-sized and had different facial features
All of the Above
Which of the following was NOT a Chinese invention?
Paper
Sundial
Wheel
Silk
Which of the following is NOT true about the Silk Road?
It spread knowledge and inventions
It was a network of trade routes spanning 4,000 miles
Travel along the route was safe for merchants
Goods like silk and spices were traded along the route
Which Dynasty created China's first writing system?
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Han
Which dynasty unified China under Emperor Shi Huangdi?
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Han
Which dynasty was connected to Rome by the Silk Road?
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Han
