Question 1 A)
Why were iron tools and weapons an advantage to the Bantu?
They were more efficient and lighter than stone tools and weapons.
They were cheaper to make than stone tools and weapons.
They were easy to find.
They had religious value.
Question 2 A)
How did the Bantu Migration change the languages of Africa? (1 point)
The Bantu traded with other cultures and adopted their languages.
The Bantu created one common language spoken throughout Africa today.
The Bantu contributed to more than 500 languages spoken around Africa today.
The Bantu adopted other inhabitants’ languages and the original language has been lost.
Question 3 A)
What unique factor allowed both the Axum Empire and Swahili city-states to rise and thrive as trade empires? (1 point)
The lack of languages in the region
Their geographic locations
Their military might
The abundance of goods to trade
Question 4 A)
Which of these civilizations traded with India during the 1400’s?(1 point)
Axum Empire
United States
Swahili Coast Britain
Question 5 A)
Which Mali leader is known for a famous hajj? (1 point)
Mansa Kankan Musa
Askia Muhammad
Sunni Ali the Great
Sundiata Keita
Question 6 A)
Which West African culture is most associated with iron-smelting? (1 point)
Nok
Sahara
Nigeria
Mali
Question 7 A)
What was Timbuktu’s greatest import?(1 point)
Food
Books
Tourists
Metal
Question 8 A)
Which commodity was the largest source of trade for West Africa along the trans-Saharan trade route? (1 point)
Silk
Ivory
Salt
Porcelain
Question 9 A)
Which trade route was too distant from East and West Africa to be used?(1 point)
Silk Road
trans-Saharan
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Question 10 A) Which religious institution banned trade with certain regions controlled by Muslims? (1 point)
Buddhism
Greek Orthodox
papacy/Catholic Church
Islamic caliphate
Question 11 A)
How were interactions between people along the Indian Ocean trade route impacted by physical geography? (1 point)
Traders had to stop in Mesopotamia to trade and spread several religions.
Traders had to stop in ports and spread Christianity throughout Africa.
Traders had to stop at oases across the deserts and spread religious and cultural ideas.
Traders had to stop in ports and often traded religious and cultural ideas.
Question 12 A) Which of the following is an accurate example of how civilizations were impacted by physical geography? (1 point) The Swahili in Africa were exposed to Christianity by Arab traders due to the trade winds of the Indian Ocean.
North and South China were united throughout history because of a lack of physical barriers.
The Saharan Desert was a physical boundary that isolated North and South Africa from one another.
The governments and religions of Southeast Asia were similar to Eurasia because it was connected by rivers.
Question 13 A) How were Asian economies impacted by trade across the Indian Ocean? (1 point)
They were able to expand their economies by trading with Europe.
Asian economies faced a recession due to the importation of African gold.
They accumulated wealth from trading with the Middle East and Africa.
Many traders lost money due to poor trade deals with Middle Eastern merchants.
Question 14 A) Compare how the Swahili coast of East Africa and the Kingdom of Kongo were impacted by their role in global trade during the seventeenth century. (1 point)
Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement.
The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources.
The Kingdom of Kongo moved north, while the Swahili coast disbanded.
The Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast were both destroyed.
Question 15 A) According to some Indigenous African religions, what are witches? (1 point)
People believed to have magical power.
People who make medicines and amulets to protect others from witchcraft.
Supernatural beings or lesser god's Supernatural beings or lesser gods
People viewed as both political and spiritual leaders.
Question 16 A)
What is the largest religion in Africa today? (1 point)
Islam
Christianity
Yoruba
Zulu
Question 17 A)
What is an example of the blending of traditional African religions and Islam in early African societies? (1 point)
The building of mosques in the Mali and Songhay Empires
The building of universities in the Mali and Songhay Empires.
King Mana Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca
The use of amulets by Muslim converts
to protect against evil spirits.
Answer 1 A)
Iron tools and weapons were an advantage to the Bantu because they were more efficient and lighter than stone tools and weapons.
Answer 2 A)
The Bantu Migration contributed to more than 500 languages spoken around Africa today.
Answer 3 A)
The geographic locations of both the Axum Empire and Swahili city-states allowed them to rise and thrive as trade empires.
Answer 4 A)
The Axum Empire and the Swahili Coast traded with India during the 1400s.
Answer 5 A)
Mansa Kankan Musa is known for his famous hajj.
Answer 6 A)
The Nok culture is most associated with iron-smelting in West Africa.
Answer 7 A)
Timbuktu's greatest import was books.
Answer 8 A)
Salt was the largest source of trade for West Africa along the trans-Saharan trade route.
Answer 9 A)
The Silk Road was too distant from East and West Africa to be used for trade.
Answer 10 A)
The papacy/Catholic Church banned trade with certain regions controlled by Muslims.
Answer 11 A)
Traders along the Indian Ocean trade route had to stop at ports and often traded religious and cultural ideas.
Answer 12 A)
The Saharan Desert was a physical boundary that isolated North and South Africa from one another.
Answer 13 A)
Asian economies accumulated wealth from trading with the Middle East and Africa.
Answer 14 A)
Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast lost power and influence during the seventeenth century.
Answer 15 A)
According to some Indigenous African religions, witches are people believed to have magical power.
Answer 16 A)
Christianity is the largest religion in Africa today.
Answer 17 A)
An example of the blending of traditional African religions and Islam in early African societies is the use of amulets by Muslim converts.