Social Studies Unit 2 Assessment

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What animal commonly helped Arabs trade?

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camel

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Why were camels commonly used to travel across the Sahara Desert?

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Camels were used to transport goods such as gold and salt.

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How did trans-Saharan trade caravans affect the culture of West African empires?

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Trans-Saharan trade caravans introduced new ideas, clothing, and food, enriching West African cultures.

Answer explanation

Although salt did enhance the flavor of food and diets of the people of West Africa and gold did make the empires rich, “Trans-Saharan trade caravans introduced new ideas, clothing, and food, enriching West African cultures.” is the best response because it explains the specific changes in culture.

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The Kingdom of Ghana controlled the _____ that came through their empire.

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trade routes

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In West African empires, gold was most commonly exchanged for _____.

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salt

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How did the kings of West African empires become so wealthy?

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They controlled trade routes and taxed valuable commodities like gold and salt.

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Where did Mansa Musa take a pilgrimage?

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Mecca

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Why did Mansa Musa travel to Cairo and Mecca?

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Mansa Musa traveled to Cairo and Mecca for religious pilgrimage.

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Who was the richest man to ever live?

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Mansa Musa

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What city was most important to the empire of Mali?

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Timbuktu