Africa and Islam flashcard review

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What was traded for equal amounts of gold during the African Empires? Options: Iron, Silk, Salt, Silver

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Salt

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Where were African gold fields located? Options: Southern Africa, North Africa along the bottom of the Nile, Western Africa near the Niger River, Eastern Africa near the top of the Nile

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Western Africa near the Niger River

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What did the Niger River not provide for the African people? Options: Fresh Water, Food Source, Trade Routes

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Salt

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What is the correct chronological order for the African Empires? Options: Ghana, Songhai, Mali; Ghana, Mali, Songhai; Songhai, Mali, Ghana; Mali, Ghana, Songhai

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Ghana, Mali, Songhai

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What religion was most closely connected to West African trade?

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Islam

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What group of people attacked Songhai by surprise in 1591 in an effort to take over gold trade? Options: Mali, Ghana, Romans, Morocco

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Morocco

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What created great wealth for the African empires?

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taxes from trade

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Which city became the center of Islamic faith and teaching?

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Timbuktu

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What is the Islamic place of worship?

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Mosque

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What is the holy book for Muslims?

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Qur'an