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