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West African Civ
Chapter test on West Africa
Question | Answer |
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How did the Songhai Empire extend its territory? | By using military force. |
In 1464, who became king of Songhai? | Sunni Ali Ber. |
Who is Sunni Ali Ber? | He was a Muslim that became king of Songhai. |
How did Ali Ber treat the people of Djenne? | He treated them with forcefulness, but after the siege the treated them with respect. |
In what way did the spread of Arabic benefit trade? | It was convent for traders as a command language. |
Who was the highest-ranking person in the West Africa's Caste System | The emperor. |
What rights did the slaves have? | The could marry and earn money. |
What were the most common buildings made out of? | Mud and wood. |
How are lineages and clans related? | They both are mainly about family. |
How did West African emperors support trade? | By trading goods. |
What does proverbs mean? | Wise sayings. |
What were the main oral traditions? | Stories, familys and folktales. |
Why did West Africans create art? | To show wealth and power. |
What was griots' main job? | To pass down history to a certain person or thing. |
How did West African traditions spread to the Americans? | It spread mby songs and rythems. |