How did the kings of Ghana become wealthy?
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Responses
They mined salt from the region and sold it to neighboring regions.
They mined salt from the region and sold it to neighboring regions.
They controlled how much gold was available for trade.
They controlled how much gold was available for trade.
They used the trans-Saharan trade route to acquire expensive ivory.
They used the trans-Saharan trade route to acquire expensive ivory.
They learned to make weapons from iron and sold them to neighboring empires.
They learned to make weapons from iron and sold them to neighboring empires.
They controlled the trade of gold in the region and taxed merchants passing through their territory.
Which of the following was a great accomplishment of Mansa Musa?
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Responses
He brought Christianity to East Africa.
He brought Christianity to East Africa.
He had great altars built to honor Axum’s gods.
He had great altars built to honor Axum’s gods.
He took over Songhai and became an honored ruler.
He took over Songhai and became an honored ruler.
He made a pilgrimage to Mecca and brought Islamic teachings back to Mali.
He made a pilgrimage to Mecca and brought Islamic teachings back to Mali.
He made a pilgrimage to Mecca and brought Islamic teachings back to Mali.
Which of the following is a key feature of Africa’s cultural legacy?
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Responses
Most African countries today still use the caste social structure.
Most African countries today still use the caste social structure.
The influence of Christianity on early civilizations in West Africa is still evident.
The influence of Christianity on early civilizations in West Africa is still evident.
The trans-Saharan trade network between northern and southern Africa continues to thrive.
The trans-Saharan trade network between northern and southern Africa continues to thrive.
Many societies rely on oral tradition to teach and entertain.
Many societies rely on oral tradition to teach and entertain.
Which event helped give Christianity a permanent place in Ethiopia?
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Responses
the arrival of Persian and Nubian immigrants
the arrival of Persian and Nubian immigrants
the rise of the Zagwe dynasty
the rise of the Zagwe dynasty
the growth of Swahili culture
the growth of Swahili culture
the rise of Greek city-states in East Africa
the arrival of Persian and Nubian immigrants
Which ecosystem is least adaptable for growing crops?
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Responses
Sahara
Sahara
rain forest
rain forest
savanna
savanna
Sahel