World of Islam and West Africa Unit Test Review (Edgenuity)

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How did Askia Muhammad influence the culture of the Songhai Empire?

Back

He promoted education and trade, which helped spread Islam.

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Why was trade taxed in the Ghana Empire?

Back

to provide support for the government of the empire

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What contributed to the fall of the Ghana Empire? Options: Invaders destroyed important trade routes. Natural resources ran out due to overtrading. People changed as a result of cultural diffusion. The government favored certain groups over others.

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Invaders destroyed important trade routes.

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What is an example of cultural diffusion?

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people of the Ghana Empire practicing Islam after interacting with Arab traders

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What was the primary religion of ancient West Africans?

Back

animism

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Why did ancient West Africans believe in ancestor worship?

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They thought that their ancestors had the power to help them.

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Which form of travel was most important to the gold–salt trade in early West African kingdoms?

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camel caravans

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Who built the first mosques in West African cities?

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Islamic scholars who wanted to practice their religion

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What is a dhow?

Back

a type of ship

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How were the cities of Baghdad and Córdoba similar?

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Both were centers of learning.