Medieval Africa Test

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The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages in part because of their

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The kingdoms of Ghana and Mali became prosperous and powerful because of

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The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai experienced economic prosperity because they all

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The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

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Trade along the Silk Roads and the trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in

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Which description best characterizes the city of Timbuktu?

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Which statement is a valid generalization about the geography of Africa?

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. Timbuktu is known as a great center of learning and trade.

• Walls of Great Zimbabwe reveal a powerful and rich society.

• Complex culture produces brass sculptures in Benin

What generalization can be made on the basis of these statements?

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Mansa Musa commissioned great mosques to be built in Timbuktu, Mali's capital, and in other Mali cities. Under Musa's patronage, Muslim scholarship flourished, and Timbuktu began its tenure as an important center of learning. This public display of wealth and power enhanced Mali's reputation and prestige throughout the world.

Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?

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One way in which the Maya, the Gupta, and the Songhai cultures were similar is that they

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Which technological innovation was essential to stimulate the expansion of the gold-salt trade in West Africa?

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The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

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The contributions of the ancient civilizations of Ghana, Axum, Kush, and Mali demonstrate that

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". . . The King is a declared enemy of the Jews. He will not allow any to live in the city. If he hears it said that a Berber merchant frequents them or does business with them, he confiscates his goods. There are in Timbuktu numerous judges, teachers, and priests, all properly appointed by the king. He greatly honors learning. Many handwritten books imported from Barbary are also sold. There is more profit made from this commerce than from all other merchandise . . . ."

This passage suggests Timbuktu was a city that

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What was mostly traded in Great Zimbabwe? Who did they trade with?

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Which continent is east of Africa?

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The initial explorers set off in which cardinal direction to reach Asia? Which kingdom did they set up trade with?

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What resources did the Hausa people of Nigeria and Bantu farm?

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Which conclusion can be drawn from a study of the early civilizations of Axum, Kush, mali, and Songhai?

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Which term best completes the partial outline below? ( Choose the term below that will fill in the blank for option A below)

I. Rise of Civilizations of Ghana and mali
A. __________
B. Spread of Islam
C. Development of centers of learning

Medieval Africa Test

The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages in part because of their

The kingdoms of Ghana and Mali became prosperous and powerful because of

The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai experienced economic prosperity because they all

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

Trade along the Silk Roads and the trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in

Which description best characterizes the city of Timbuktu?

Which statement is a valid generalization about the geography of Africa?

. Timbuktu is known as a great center of learning and trade.• Walls of Great Zimbabwe reveal a powerful and rich society.• Complex culture produces brass sculptures in BeninWhat generalization can be made on the basis of these statements?

One way in which the Maya, the Gupta, and the Songhai cultures were similar is that they

Which technological innovation was essential to stimulate the expansion of the gold-salt trade in West Africa?

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

The contributions of the ancient civilizations of Ghana, Axum, Kush, and Mali demonstrate that

What was mostly traded in Great Zimbabwe? Who did they trade with?

Which continent is east of Africa?

The initial explorers set off in which cardinal direction to reach Asia? Which kingdom did they set up trade with?

What resources did the Hausa people of Nigeria and Bantu farm?

Which conclusion can be drawn from a study of the early civilizations of Axum, Kush, mali, and Songhai?

Which term best completes the partial outline below? ( Choose the term below that will fill in the blank for option A below) I. Rise of Civilizations of Ghana and maliA. __________B. Spread of IslamC. Development of centers of learning

The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages in part because of their

The kingdoms of Ghana and Mali became prosperous and powerful because of

The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai experienced economic prosperity because they all

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

Trade along the Silk Roads and the trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in

Which description best characterizes the city of Timbuktu?

Which statement is a valid generalization about the geography of Africa?

. Timbuktu is known as a great center of learning and trade.• Walls of Great Zimbabwe reveal a powerful and rich society.• Complex culture produces brass sculptures in BeninWhat generalization can be made on the basis of these statements?

One way in which the Maya, the Gupta, and the Songhai cultures were similar is that they

Which technological innovation was essential to stimulate the expansion of the gold-salt trade in West Africa?

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

The contributions of the ancient civilizations of Ghana, Axum, Kush, and Mali demonstrate that

What was mostly traded in Great Zimbabwe? Who did they trade with?

Which continent is east of Africa?

The initial explorers set off in which cardinal direction to reach Asia? Which kingdom did they set up trade with?

What resources did the Hausa people of Nigeria and Bantu farm?

Which conclusion can be drawn from a study of the early civilizations of Axum, Kush, mali, and Songhai?

Which term best completes the partial outline below? ( Choose the term below that will fill in the blank for option A below) I. Rise of Civilizations of Ghana and maliA. __________B. Spread of IslamC. Development of centers of learning

. Timbuktu is known as a great center of learning and trade.

• Walls of Great Zimbabwe reveal a powerful and rich society.

• Complex culture produces brass sculptures in Benin

What generalization can be made on the basis of these statements?

Which term best completes the partial outline below? ( Choose the term below that will fill in the blank for option A below)

I. Rise of Civilizations of Ghana and mali
A. __________
B. Spread of Islam
C. Development of centers of learning

. Timbuktu is known as a great center of learning and trade.

• Walls of Great Zimbabwe reveal a powerful and rich society.

• Complex culture produces brass sculptures in Benin

What generalization can be made on the basis of these statements?

Which term best completes the partial outline below? ( Choose the term below that will fill in the blank for option A below)

I. Rise of Civilizations of Ghana and mali
A. __________
B. Spread of Islam
C. Development of centers of learning