AnswersWorld History I Ancient-CR - Fall 26Unit Test

West African Civilizations Answers

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Which of these events occurred during the Ghana Empire?

A
Timbuktu was developed into a center of learning.
B
Islam was introduced into the West African region.
C
Moroccan invaders conquered the empire.
D
A large amount of technology was developed.
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Which was an unintended result of Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?

A
Musa successfully brought Islam to European and Middle Eastern nations.
B
Europeans developed an increased desire to explore African wealth.
C
Middle Eastern nations benefited from the wealth Musa brought with him.
D
Because he was a powerful figure, Musa inspired others to make a pilgrimage.
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What animal was used to transport goods across the Sahara Desert?

A
horse
B
camel
C
goat
D
alpaca
4

The empire of Songhai was originally part of

A
Mali.
B
Ghana.
C
Timbuktu.
D
Mecca.
5

One of the goods the Songhai empire exported was

A
gold.
B
silver.
C
goats.
D
alpacas.
6

Islam was introduced into West Africa by

A
missionaries.
B
prophets.
C
traders.
D
nomads.
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Which is the best correlation between the introduction of Islam and an increase in literacy?

A
Islam was a sophisticated religion that embraced cultural arts such as music and reading.
B
Followers of Islam were expected to be well rounded in all aspects of their lives.
C
People needed to know how to read in order to be devout practitioners of Islam.
D
Islam was introduced at a time when art, music, and literacy were already on the rise.
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What was Askia the Great’s attitude toward learning?

A
He wanted to renew its importance.
B
He wanted to do away with it.
C
He wanted to keep it as a key feature.
D
He wanted to use it to influence trade.
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Which of the following is true of Askia the Great?

A
He wanted to do away with Islamic rule.
B
He was a proponent of learning and culture.
C
He wanted to do away with slavery.
D
He was peaceful and disliked conflict.
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One of Musa’s notable characteristics was that he

A
expanded the empire of Ghana to its greatest size.
B
ruled as the first Muslim emperor.
C
spread his immense wealth to the people he ruled.
D
consolidated his empire from provinces into a single nation.

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