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Question 1

One of Musa’s notable characteristics was that he

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spread his immense wealth to the people he ruled.

Question 2

What most affected ancient West African trade?

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natural landforms

Question 3

What was Askia the Great’s attitude toward learning?

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He wanted to renew its importance.

Question 4

Which was an unintended result of Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?

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Europeans developed an increased desire to explore African wealth.

Question 5

The empire of Songhai was originally part of

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Mali.

Question 6

Which feature of Timbuktu helped make it a center of intellectual advances and culture?

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the university

Question 7

Which brought an end to the great West African empires?

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enemy nations using sophisticated warfare to overpower the outdated tactics of the empire

Question 8

What animal was used to transport goods across the Sahara Desert?

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camel

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