Mod 6 - Societies and Empires of Africa

What role does Islamic law play in Muslim states, especially in North Africa?

• It brings chaos

• It brings order

• It has no effect

• It is ignored

Who founded the Almoravids?

• A Muslim scholar

• A Berber king

• A Spanish noble

• A Ghanaian warrior

How long did the Almohad Empire last?

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 200 years

• 150 years

Where was gold mined in relation to the Sahara?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What did the kingdom of Ghana ensure in trade?

• Fairness

• Speed

• Secrecy

• Exclusivity

What was mined from the Sahara?

• Gold

• Silver

• Salt

• Iron

By what year was Ghana replaced by Mali?

• 1200

• 1235

• 1300

• 1350

What did Sundiata encourage besides trade?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Weaving

What type of ruler did Sundiata overthrow to become emperor?

• Popular

• Unpopular

• Foreign

• Elected

Who was the most famous ruler of Mali mentioned in the text?

• Ibn Battuta

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Askia the Great