History - 16. Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa

Which empire did Mansa Musa rule?

• Egypt

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Mali

What was the primary language of the Swahili civilization?

• Persian

• Swahili

• Bantu

• Arabic

Which city was known for having a large mosque that impressed Ibn Battuta?

• Alexandria

• Timbuktu

• Mombasa

• Kilwa

What was the primary trade item exported by the Swahili states?

• Porcelain

• Ivory

• Slaves

• Gold

Which empire was eventually overthrown for being insufficiently Islamic?

• Mali

• Egypt

• Ghana

• Songhai

What was the main reason for the spread of Islam in West Africa?

• Military conquests

• Trade routes

• Religious missionaries

• Cultural exchange

Which Moroccan scholar visited Mali and was fascinated by gender roles?

• Avicenna

• Al-Biruni

• Ibn Battuta

• Ibn Khaldun

What was the primary source of wealth for Mansa Musa?

• Ivory

• Gold

• Salt

• Timber

Which city was considered the most cultured in the world during Mansa Musa's time?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Venice

• Alexandria

What was the primary form of record-keeping in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Oral tradition

• Written records

• Pictograms

• Hieroglyphics