West African Civilizations

Question 1

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enemy nations using sophisticated warfare to overpower the outdated tactics of the empire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 2

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

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camel

Question 3

The empire of Songhai was originally part of

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Mali.

Question 4

Islam was introduced into West Africa by

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traders.

Question 5

For which action did Ghana use its large army?

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gaining the obedience of Ghana’s neighbors

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

Which of the following is true of Askia the Great?

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He was a proponent of learning and culture.

Question 9

Which of these events occurred first?

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the introduction of Islam into West Africa

Question 10

The emperors of Mali were known as

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Mansas.

West African Civilizations Answers