Place the following events in the correct chronological order.
Songhai overtook Mali
Mansu Musa brought Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers to Mali
Sundiata took over Ghana
Mali became the center of trans-Saharan trade
Sundiata took over Ghana, Mali became the center of trans-Saharan trade, Mansu Musa brought Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers to Mali, Songhai overtook Mali.
Which factors influenced the growth of Christianity in East Africa? Select the two correct answers.
A.
Mansa Munsa’s pilgrimage to Mecca
B.
trade with Greeks and Romans
C.
influence of a captured Syrian servant
D.
invasion of Mali’s Christian military
E.
caravans of Christians traveling through the trans-Sahara trade network
C. influence of a captured Syrian servant, E. caravans of Christians traveling through the trans-Sahara trade network.
How were Kush and Axum alike?
A.
both were commercial and trade centers
B.
both were ruled by the caste system
C.
both utilized the trans-Saharan trade route
D.
both were significantly influenced by Islam
A. both were commercial and trade centers.
In which way was Mali different from Axum?
A.
Mali was influenced by Christianity.
B.
Mali became primarily a Muslim culture.
C.
Mali relied on trade across the Indian Ocean.
D.
Mali's wealth was evident in their construction of stelae.
B. Mali became primarily a Muslim culture.
Of the following statements, which accurately describes how foreign lands influenced East Africa?
A.
Through military conquests, soldiers from India brought Christianity to East Africa.
B.
Contact through trade resulted in a multicultural mix that influenced language.
C.
Through the gold-salt trade, Greek and Roman cultures mixed with empires like Songhai and Mali.
D.
Through interactions with traders along the Mediterranean, Sundiata brought silks, copper, and glassware back to villages.
B. Contact through trade resulted in a multicultural mix that influenced language.
How did trade help early Africans develop advanced societies?
A.
It introduced them to new religions.
B.
It allowed them to make weapons out of iron.
C.
It made the gold they mined less valuable.
D.
It allowed them to trade natural resources for items they needed.