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Unit 4 Test

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which letter identifies Djenne?

a)

A

b)

B

2.

Which letter identifies the Niger River?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

Which letter identifies the Atlantic Ocean?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Which letter identifies the Sahara?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

Which letter identifies Timbuktu?

a)

A

b)

B

6.

What was one of the natural resources that helped the Ghana Kingdom become powerful? Choose all that apply.

(a)   ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
Gold
salt
Copper
minerals
water
trade
war
slaves
7.

How did the Trans-Saharan trade have an impact on the culture of Mali?

a)
The Trans-Saharan trade isolated Mali from other cultures.
b)
The trade primarily focused on agricultural products, not cultural exchange.
c)
Mali's culture remained unchanged despite the trade.
d)
The Trans-Saharan trade introduced Islam and promoted cultural exchange, enhancing Mali's education and arts.
8.

What would happen if all griots were killed or died off?

a)
Griots would become more popular and influential.
b)
The community would thrive without their stories.
c)
New griots would emerge to replace the lost ones.
d)
The loss of cultural heritage and historical knowledge.
9.

What does this African proverb mean?

a)
The death of an elder represents the loss of knowledge and wisdom.
b)
Elders are not important in society.
c)
Knowledge is only found in books.
d)
Wisdom is irrelevant to younger generations.
10.

What would a griot-in-training also learn to do?​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Play a musical instrument
Learn how to heal the sick
How to dance
How to speak multiple languages
11.

What two facts correctly describe shamans? Select all that apply.

a)

They were priest-like elders in an indigenous religion

b)

Indigenous people believed they could communicate with the spirit world

c)

They did not believe in spirits and were bishops of an ancient African church

d)

They were priest-like elders in an indigenous religion, and did not believe in spirits

e)

Indigenous people believed they could communicate with the spirit world, and they were bishops of an ancient African church

12.

In what kinship system is ancestry traced back through the mother's side of the family?

(a)  
Choose from the below words
Matrilineal
bilineal
patrilineal
trilineal
13.

Why is the Niger river important?

a)

It provides water for five West African nations.

b)

It flows a certain way that makes it cool

c)

It is the largest river in Africa

d)

It runs through the sahara

14.

Identify the Gulf of Guinea?

15.

As Mansa Musa made his pilgrimage in 1324, what did he pay for the construction of in every place he stopped to rest?

(a)  

16.

What two things did Mansa Musa do to make Islam stronger in his empire?

a)

He built mosques and libraries

b)

Invited architects, artisans, and scholars to come to Mali

c)

He irrigated the land around Mali to grow more crops, and Drove out barbarian invaders to keep Mali citizens safe

d)

He built mosques and libraries, and Irrigated the land around Mali to grow more crops

e)

He invited architects, artisans, and scholars to come to Mali, and Drove out barbarians invaders to keep Mali citizens safe

17.

Which three statements describe the contributions of the griots?

a)

They maintained the oral histories of a village, Memorized names, dates, places, and events, and Served as ambassadors and diplomats between villages

b)

They maintained the oral histories of a village, Memorized names, dates, places, and events, and Served as religious leaders

c)

They maintained the oral histories of a village, Served as religious leaders, and Served as ambassadors and diplomats between villages

d)

They memorized names, dates, places, and events, Served as religious leaders, and Served as ambassadors and diplomats between villages

18.

How did the cities of Djenne and Timbuktu become centers of trade, culture, and learning?

a)

The trans-Saharan caravan trade exchanged salt, gold, and slaves through those central cities

b)

They were capitals of kingdoms at some point during their existence

c)

They were good mobile points that armies could use to assemble at

d)

They were major cities along the Silk Road in East Africa

19.

Honoring family members who lived in the past was known as what?

a)

Ancestor worship

b)
Lineage recognition
c)
Heritage celebration
d)
Family remembrance
20.

Label the West African Kingdoms

21.

Which location is the city of Constantinople?

22.

How did the expansion of the Ottoman Empire impact the city of Constantinople?

Select two that apply.

a)

It increased the influence of Islam in the city.

b)
  • It reduced the city’s role as a major trade hub in Europe.

c)
  • It allowed the city to spread Christianity into Southwest Asia.

d)

It decreased the number of military conflicts in the city.

e)

It caused the city to be renamed Istanbul.

23.

This is a drawing from the Middle East during the 15th century. Based on this drawing, which statement is the most accurate?

a)

Early Muslim society did not value art.

b)

Early Muslim society had knowledge of medicine and science.

c)

Early Muslim society valued literature.

d)

Early Muslim society did not keep written records of information.

24.

How many voyages did Zheng He make?​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
7
5
10
3
25.

The Constitution of Prince Shotoku stated the importance of harmony, or getting along with each other. This idea is similar to ideas in __________.​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Buddhism
Capitalism
Social Darwinism
Individualism
26.

What question would have the correct answer of : "The Ming gave scholar-officials more power than military officials"?​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
How did the Ming Dynasty's government differ from
What was the role of military officials in the Ming Dynasty?
Who were the primary leaders during the Ming Dynasty?
What was the main focus of the Ming Dynasty's economy?
27.

What happened to the Silk Road during the age of the Mongol Empire? Select all that apply.

a)

It was improved and expanded throughout Eurasia.

b)
Trade on the Silk Road was heavily restricted.
c)
The Silk Road became a military route for Mongol armies.
d)
The Silk Road flourished and became safer for trade.
28.

How did agricultural and technological developments contributed to the success of the Song Dynasty?

a)
The Song Dynasty relied solely on traditional farming methods without any innovations.
b)
Agricultural developments decreased food production and led to famine.
c)
Agricultural and technological developments led to increased food production, improved farming efficiency, and enhanced trade, contributing to the success of the Song Dynasty.
d)
Technological advancements had no impact on trade during the Song Dynasty.
29.

Emperor Diocletian split the Roman Empire into two halves because __________ .

a)

it had grown to be very large

b)
to increase military power
c)
to expand trade routes
d)
to unify the empire under one ruler
30.

Why was the Hagia Sophia one of Justinian’s most important architectural achievements?

a)
It served as a royal palace for Justinian.
b)
It was the first building to use concrete.
c)
It was primarily a military fortress.
d)
It showcased advanced engineering and became a symbol of Byzantine architecture.