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

reliance on sugar plantation in the Niger delta

control of trans-Saharan trade routes

discovery of oil reserves in the Gulf of Guinea

ability to use the natural harbors on the Atlantic Ocean coast

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

their participation in the gold and salt trade

the military protection provided to them by the Egyptians

their dependence on legalism to enforce social control

the tax revenue they collected from Christian missionaries

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

controlled vast reserves of oil and gold

traded with many other nations

maintained highly structured feudal systems

solved tribal conflicts within their empires

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

development of gunpowder

sea trade routes to Europe

acceptance of Christianity as an official religion

advancements in mathematics and medicine

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

elimination of all traditional beliefs

a movement toward decolonization

the Columbian exchange

cultural diffusion between different societies

Which description best characterizes the city of Timbuktu?

port on the water route to East Asia

major urban and industrial center on the Silk Road

commercial and cultural center of West Africa

inland city of the Hanseatic League

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

The continent of Africa has diverse resources and geographiical features 

Most African nations have vast oil reserves.

The nations of North Africa are dominated by rain forests.

The irregular coastline of Africa provides many excellent harbors.

. 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?

Religious beliefs were the most important element in many African societies.

Some African societies achieved a high level of economic and cultural development.

North African societies were more advanced than South African societies.

Most African societies were hundreds of years behind Asian societies in using technology.

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?

a golden age

a poverty-stricken era

a decade of colonial unrest

a period of political chaos

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

were destroyed by military forces of European nations

developed great civilizations without major influence from western Europe

depended on trade with European nations to remain economically powerful

emerged from nationalist movements of the 20th century

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

lateen sail

iron cannons

camel caravans

moveable type

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

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian peninsula

Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa

Islam originated in West Africa and spread to the Middle East

Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs during the colonial period

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

industrial technology was needed for African civilizations to develop

many African civilizations developed in southern Africa

most of the African Continent was unified under a single political system

advanced societies developed in Africa before Europeans colonized this region

". . . 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

participated frequently in war

emphasized literacy and trade

Only used primative technology 

selected political leaders through democratic elections

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

Gold .... Africa, India, Persia and Arabia 

Ivory ....  Africa, India, Persia and North America 

Salt .... Africa, India, Persia and Arabia

Gold ... North America, India, Europe and Persia 

Which continent is east of Africa?

China 

Europe 

Asia 

North America 

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

 Southeast .... Kingdom of Kongo 

Southwest ...  Kingdom of Kongo 

Northwest ... Hausa  people of Nigeria 

Northeast ....  The Great Zimbabwe 

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

Salt, Gold, and Ivory 

Melons, Vanilla, Copper 

Rubber, Diamonds, Gold 

millet, sorghum, cereals,

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

These African societies flourished at the same time.

These societies had a long and rich history before their first contact with Europeans.

The Neolithic Revolution first occurred in Africa.

Farming was more extensive in the Nile River Valley than it was in the Fertile Crescent.

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

Distribution of the printing press

Development of Hammurabi's Code

Trade of gold and salt

Use of gunpowder

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

reliance on sugar plantation in the Niger delta

control of trans-Saharan trade routes

discovery of oil reserves in the Gulf of Guinea

ability to use the natural harbors on the Atlantic Ocean coast

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

their participation in the gold and salt trade

the military protection provided to them by the Egyptians

their dependence on legalism to enforce social control

the tax revenue they collected from Christian missionaries

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

controlled vast reserves of oil and gold

traded with many other nations

maintained highly structured feudal systems

solved tribal conflicts within their empires

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

development of gunpowder

sea trade routes to Europe

acceptance of Christianity as an official religion

advancements in mathematics and medicine

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

elimination of all traditional beliefs

a movement toward decolonization

the Columbian exchange

cultural diffusion between different societies

Which description best characterizes the city of Timbuktu?

port on the water route to East Asia

major urban and industrial center on the Silk Road

commercial and cultural center of West Africa

inland city of the Hanseatic League

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

The continent of Africa has diverse resources and geographiical features 

Most African nations have vast oil reserves.

The nations of North Africa are dominated by rain forests.

The irregular coastline of Africa provides many excellent harbors.

. 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?

Religious beliefs were the most important element in many African societies.

Some African societies achieved a high level of economic and cultural development.

North African societies were more advanced than South African societies.

Most African societies were hundreds of years behind Asian societies in using technology.

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?

a golden age

a poverty-stricken era

a decade of colonial unrest

a period of political chaos

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

were destroyed by military forces of European nations

developed great civilizations without major influence from western Europe

depended on trade with European nations to remain economically powerful

emerged from nationalist movements of the 20th century

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

lateen sail

iron cannons

camel caravans

moveable type

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

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian peninsula

Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa

Islam originated in West Africa and spread to the Middle East

Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs during the colonial period

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

industrial technology was needed for African civilizations to develop

many African civilizations developed in southern Africa

most of the African Continent was unified under a single political system

advanced societies developed in Africa before Europeans colonized this region

". . . 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

participated frequently in war

emphasized literacy and trade

Only used primative technology 

selected political leaders through democratic elections

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

Gold .... Africa, India, Persia and Arabia 

Ivory ....  Africa, India, Persia and North America 

Salt .... Africa, India, Persia and Arabia

Gold ... North America, India, Europe and Persia 

Which  continent is east of Africa? 

China 

Europe 

Asia 

North America 

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

 Southeast .... Kingdom of Kongo 

Southwest ...  Kingdom of Kongo 

Northwest ... Hausa  people of Nigeria 

Northeast ....  The Great Zimbabwe 

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

Salt, Gold, and Ivory 

Melons, Vanilla, Copper 

Rubber, Diamonds, Gold 

millet, sorghum, cereals,

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

These African societies flourished at the same time.

These societies had a long and rich history before their first contact with Europeans.

The Neolithic Revolution first occurred in Africa.

Farming was more extensive in the Nile River Valley than it was in the Fertile Crescent.

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

Distribution of the printing press

Development of Hammurabi's Code

Trade of gold and salt

Use of gunpowder

Medieval Africa Test

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

. 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