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What was the basic unit of social organization in ancient West African society?

A
church
B
family
C
government
D
military
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Why is Africa’s Sahel region decreasing in size?

A
deforestation
B
desertification
C
increasing rainfall
D
a growing population
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Review the image showing a mosque in Timbuktu, a city in western Africa.

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A
It shows how trans-Saharan trade activities helped West African scholars build universities.
B
It illustrates how Arab merchants peacefully introduced their religion during trading trips.
C
It demonstrates how West Africans worked with Arab soldiers to build forts and conquer territory.
D
It reflects the ways in which gold was used to build palaces for West African rulers.
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What was the importance of obsidian in the Olmec culture?

A
It was used to make tools.
B
It was used to create pottery.
C
It was used as a form of money.
D
It was used in jaguar sculptures.

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