WorksheetsFlash Cards-TCI Lesson 16 and 17 Medieval Africa Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What artistic writing style did West Africans use in their decorative arts during the spread of Islam?
Hieroglyphics
Calligraphy
Cursive writing
Gothic script
Who was Mansa Musa, and what was he known for?
A famous king of Ghana known for his wealth and trade.
A famous king of Mali known for his great wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca.
A famous king of Songhai known for his military conquests.
A famous king of Egypt known for his architectural achievements.
How did the spread of Islam impact Ghana's trade?
It discouraged trade with non-Muslims
It connected traders through shared religion and language
It led to the decline of Ghana's empire
It replaced gold as the main trade item
What was the unique trading method used by the Wangarans during the Exchange of Goods?
Direct negotiation
Silent barter
Currency exchange
Barter with salt
What were two Islamic festivals celebrated by West Africans?
Ramadan and Hajj
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Mawlid and Ramadan
Hajj and Mawlid
What two major changes boosted trade in Ghana?
The use of camels and the spread of Islam
The invention of the wheel and the spread of Christianity
The development of roads and the rise of Buddhism
The creation of ships and the spread of Hinduism
What was one way Muslim leaders in West Africa allowed people to maintain older traditions?
By allowing the use of amulets for protection
By encouraging the worship of ancestors
By celebrating local festivals instead of Islamic ones
By avoiding the use of Arabic in prayers
Which cities in Mali became centers of Islamic culture during the 14th century?
Timbuktu, Djenné, and Gao
Cairo, Alexandria, and Fez
Accra, Lagos, and Nairobi
Marrakech, Rabat, and Casablanca
How did the Niger River encourage trade?
It was a source of food.
It was a transportation route.
It's annual floods provided rich soil.
It provided water for baking.
What materials were used to build early mosques in West Africa?
Stone and marble
Mud, wood, and straw
Brick and concrete
Metal and glass
What made Mali a center for gold, salt, and cultural exchange in the 14th century?
Its location along the trans-Saharan trade routes
Its proximity to the Nile River
Its advanced technology
Its military strength
How did Ghana's king grow wealthy?
By farming and selling crops
By controlling gold and taxing trade
By conquering neighboring empires
By mining diamonds and silver
How did Ghana benefit economically from the Gold-Salt Trade?
By mining gold and salt themselves
By taxing goods that passed through the kingdom
By selling gold directly to traders
By controlling the Wangarans' gold mines
What title did Muslim rulers in West Africa use to control local leaders more directly?
Sultan and Emir
King and Queen
President and Governor
Chief and Elder
Which city became a major center of education in West Africa during the spread of Islam?
Cairo
Timbuktu
Mecca
Baghdad
Which city in West Africa became a major center of learning during the spread of Islam?
Gao
Timbuktu
Djenné
Songhai
What was Ghana's army made up of?
Farmers and merchants
Professional soldiers, reserve troops, and elite guards
Slaves and prisoners of war
Traders and camel riders
Where did gold come from during the Gold-Salt Trade in West Africa?
Taghaza in the Sahara
Southern forests of Wangara
Kumbi in West Africa
Mande region of Mali
What is a textile?
A type of food traded in West African markets.
A cloth or fabric that is woven, knitted, or made by hand; traded and valued in West African markets.
A type of jewelry made in West African markets.
A type of metal used in West African trade.
