West African Civilizations

Question 1

Which of the following is true of Askia the Great?

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He was a proponent of learning and culture.

Question 2

The main import of the West African kingdoms was

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salt.

Question 3

Which of these events occurred during the Ghana Empire?

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Islam was introduced into the West African region.

Question 4

The emperors of Mali were known as

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Mansas.

Question 5

What was Askia the Great’s attitude toward learning?

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He wanted to renew its importance.

Question 6

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 7

One of Musa’s notable characteristics was that he

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ruled as the first Muslim emperor.

Question 8

The journey to Mecca that each Muslim is expected to take at least once is known as

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the Hajj.

Question 9

Under Emperor Askia the Great, Songhai flourished as a center for

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trade, technology and learning

Question 10

Which is the best correlation between the introduction of Islam and an increase in literacy?

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People needed to know how to read in order to be devout practitioners of Islam.

West African Civilizations Answers