U.S. History Chapter 2.1

What was the major religion in Africa, and other Arab countries in the early 1400's

• Islam

• Christianity

• Scientology

• Judeism

When Marco Polo went to China to explore he wrote a book about what he saw. What was is called.

• Travels

• Shipwrecked

• Madagascar

• Exploration journal

True or false: The rennaissance was a period of artistic and intellectual activity that changed the way Europeans viewed themselves.

• True

• False

Renaissance means

• Unborn

• Start over

• Rebirth

• Death

Tool that measured the position of stars.

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Boats

• Magnifying glass

Gold was a big means of trade at this time. Where did most people mine Gold in Africa.

• Mali

• Nigeria

• Egypt

• Ghana

True or False: The magnetic compass did not help travelers find their way when traveling.

• True

• False

A pilgrimage is a

• Journey to a Holy place

• Pilgrims migrating

• Migrating from place to place

• A large gathering

Mansa Musa was considered to be the richest man to live based on the gold he owned. What country was he the ruler over?

• Nigeria

• South Africa

• Ghana

• Mali

What city is the Capital of Mali?

• Mecca

• Timbuktu

• Niger

• Ghana