Which factor contributed to Songhai's downfall as a powerful empire?
(1 point)
Responses
a decades-long drought
a decades-long drought
its refusal to participate in trade
its refusal to participate in trade
internal struggles between rulers
internal struggles between rulers
its geographic isolation from other regions
internal struggles between rulers
Which factor contributed to the rise of African empires such as Ghana and Mali?
(1 point)
Responses
Their creation and involvement in trade networks.
Their creation and involvement in trade networks.
They focused only on agricultural production.
They focused only on agricultural production.
They didn't engage in warfare with other nations.
They didn't engage in warfare with other nations.
Their geographic location protected them from attacks.
Their creation and involvement in trade networks.
How did Mansa Musa establish Mali as a center of Muslim culture?
(1 point)
Responses
He used gold from Egypt to build Muslim mosques and schools.
He used gold from Egypt to build Muslim mosques and schools.
He extended Mali's territory to take over the Muslim empire of Songhai.
He extended Mali's territory to take over the Muslim empire of Songhai.
His pilgrimage to Mecca attracted Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers to Mali.
His pilgrimage to Mecca attracted Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers to Mali.
He established trade links with Muslim salt merchants in North Africa.
His pilgrimage to Mecca attracted Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers to Mali.
Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
Millions of people across East, Central, and Southern Africa today speak languages today that developed from the language introduced by the____who migrated from western Africa.
Millions of people across East, Central, and Southern Africa today speak languages today that developed from the language introduced by the Bantu people who migrated from western Africa.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The scuba instructor said that the occasional nurse shark might swim near the reef, but it is not an aggressive species. Seeing a shark was improbable, but he said not to panic if we do.
What does the term improbable mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
unpredictable
unpredictable
difficult
difficult
harmless
harmless
unlikely
unlikely
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Once they arrive at the junkyard, old cars are dismantled. Their parts are sorted out and organized according to size and value. Small parts are placed in bins, and large parts are placed into piles that make it easier for customers to find things.
What is the meaning of the term dismantled in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
taken apart
taken apart
sold
sold
thrown away
thrown away
repaired
taken apart
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Dee tried to be consistent with her marathon training. She worked out every other day for months. When it came time to run in the big race, she was more than ready to compete.
What does the term consistent mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
inventive
inventive
quick
quick
steady
steady
optimistic
steady
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The sunset in Key West was one of the most sublime things we had ever seen. Shades of red and orange splashed across the sky in an amazing display of light. Delighted, we sat on the beach and watched in silence until it was over.
What does the word sublime mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
beautiful
beautiful
unexceptional
unexceptional
distracting
distracting
confusing
beautiful
Which type of evidence uses the viewpoint of someone with authority on a topic?(1 point)
Responses
expert opinion
expert opinion
true example
true example
data
data
anecdote
anecdote
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