Unit 4: West Africa

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Which body of water borders West Africa to the west and south?

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Atlantic Ocean

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The Niger River flows through which ancient West African trading city?

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Timbuktu

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Which major desert forms the northern boundary of West Africa?

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The Sahara

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The city of Djenne was historically important because it was:

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A major center of Islamic learning

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Where is the Gulf of Guinea located?

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Along the southern coast of West Africa

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The map shows the location of a geographical feature near Africa.

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Gulf of Guinea

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What is the main purpose of ancestor worship in many African spiritual traditions?

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To maintain connection with departed family members who guide the living

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In African animism, what is believed about natural objects like trees and rivers?

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They possess spiritual energy or life force

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How do many African spiritual traditions view the relationship between humans and deities?

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Deities interact with humans through rituals and ceremonies

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What role do spiritual leaders often play in traditional African religions?

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They serve as mediators between the community and spiritual forces