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Ancient Africa Quiz
Question | Answer |
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What was the importance of the salt trade in Ancient Africa? | Salt was important to preserve food |
How did Islam spread through Africa? | While the Muslims had conquered Egypt, they entered Africa and converted many people |
Why did Islamic law take over Africa? | When an Muslim ruler is in charge, Islam becomes the law |
Why did the nomads start using camels? | The camel can walk steadily over longer distances |
How did the ironmaking affect Africa? | Africans were able to make new metal weapons and agricultural tools |
Why did Arabic writing become important in Africa? | Record keeping |
Why was trade across the Sahara very irregular? | Harsh Weather |
In what year did Mali emerge? | 1235 |
How did Sundiata come to power? | Sundiata killed the cruel and disliked King to come to power of the Mali. |
What happened after Sundiata conquered Ghana, Koumbi, Saleh, Walata. | A period of peace and prosperity occured. |
After Sundiata died, what happened? | Many Muslim rulers followed and built mosques, attended public prayer, and supported the preaching of Muslim holy men. |
Why would the surrounding villages and kingdoms give gifts to the king of Ghana? | He forced them to because his Empire was stronger and controlled a lot of the trade. |
Why would the kings sisters son the heir to the throne in Ghana? | Lineage was traced through their mothers side. |