West Africa Unit 3 Quiz

What was the relationship between the trans-Saharan caravan trade and the spread of Islamic beliefs in West Africa?

• The trade route was used to spread Islamic beliefs
• The trade route was closed to non-Muslims
• The trade route led to the decline of Islam
• The trade route had no impact on the spread of Islam

Which group of people played a key role in spreading Islamic beliefs through the trans-Saharan trade route?

• European explorers
• Arab merchants
• Chinese traders
• West African merchants

What was the main language used for writing and communication in West Africa after the spread of Islam?

• Arabic
• French
• English
• Portuguese

How did the spread of Islam impact the traditional attire of West Africa?

• It had no impact on traditional attire
• It caused a fusion of traditional and Islamic clothing
• It resulted in the decline of traditional attire
• It led to the adoption of European clothing

How did the adoption of Islamic beliefs impact the cultural characteristics of West Africa?

• It influenced the way people dressed and communicated
• It caused a decline in traditional customs
• It resulted in the spread of Christianity
• It led to the development of new trade routes

How did the size and influence of the Mali Empire compare to other empires in West African history?

• It was equal in size and influence to other empires in West African history
• It was the smallest and least influential empire in West African history
• It was smaller and less influential than other empires in West African history
• It was one of the largest and most influential empires in West African history

What was the size of the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa's rule?

• It stretched from the Atlantic Coast to the Sahara desert
• It was equal in size to other empires in West African history
• It was smaller than other empires in West African history
• It was limited to the city of Timbuktu

Who was Mansa Musa?

• A powerful ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa
• A famous explorer of the Sahara desert
• A wealthy merchant from Egypt
• A religious leader in Timbuktu

What was the main source of Mansa Musa's wealth?

• Discovering a new trade route
• Inheriting it from his father
• Conquering other empires
• Controlling and taxing trade in salt and gold

How did Mansa Musa expand the borders of the Mali Empire?

• Through diplomatic negotiations
• Through trade agreements
• Through military conquest
• Through religious conversion