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Worksheets4th quarter social studies quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
True/False
Islam originated in Spain and Arabia. It was spread by the Umayyads. It moved westward to the northern part of Africa and over to Persia. Also, it moved eastward to Europe.
False
True
True/False
Arabic became the official language so all groups could communicate. Muslims made pilgrimages to Mecca.
True
False
True/False
Belief of Islam is that there is only one god named Allah. Their sacred book is the Qur'an. They perform five ritual duties known as the Five Pillars of Islam - prayer, charity, faith, fasting, and a pilgrimage to Mecca.
True
False
I don't know
Most Africans originated from the _____ people.
Bantu
Umayyad
Persian
The Africans started the first ______ language.
spoken
written
drawn
sign
When did kings gain control?
when they said so
when complex trade systems developed
when Muslims made pilgrimages to Mecca
when Islam was spread by the Umayyads
Did kings tax trade routes so their empire could expand?
yes
no
Rulers and kings converted to which religion?
Qur'an
Meccan
Islam
Christian
Mansa Musa allowed his people to practice other _________, and he was the richest ruler ever.
handwritings
languages
religions
farming methods
West Africa has three vegetation zones, what are those zones?
desert -
Sahara
grasslands -Savanna
forests - tropical rainforest
beaches - shores
plateaus - mountains
West Africa developed trade routes that expanded throughout which countries?
Russia
China
India
Persia
Arabia
Which of these did West Africa NOT receive from other countries?
textiles
beads
spices
porcelain
timber
What did West Africa trade to other countries?
gold
iron ore
ivory
slaves
timber
What is the southern tip of Africa called?
West Africa
North Africa
East Africa
South Africa
Did South Africa have a lot of advancements?
I don't know
yes
no
Which of these are NOT advancements from Africa?
predicting weather
trade routes
use of gold & salt
adapting other cultures
What were South Africa's artistic advancements?
clothing
paintings
storytelling
sculptures
pottery
