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Unit 2 Test SS

5th grade Social Studies

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How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdom's economy? They collected taxes from traders.
Which detail from the map supports the conclusion that Kumbi Saleh was the most important city in Ghana? It was at the center of several trade routes.
From which city did traders take a route to Egypt? Gao
Why were the animals(camels) in the image ideal for the trans-Saharan trade? Select two answers. They could travel several days without water. They had broad feet for walking on hot sand.
What was one effect of the trans-Saharan trade? People in West Africa converted to Islam.
What is one reason why the Ghana Empire fell? Changing weather patterns caused difficulties.
What were the original religious beliefs of people living in the Ghana Empire? They believed that plants and animals were sacred.
What commodity helped Ghana expand its empire through conquest? Iron
How were the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire similar? Select two correct answers. They were influenced by Muslim merchants and scholars. They were wealthy because of the gold-salt trade.
How did Sundiata Keita bring peace and order to Mali? He formed a strong central government.
Which group would have been in the middle of Mali's social hierarchy? Griots
What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image? He was famous around the world for his wealth.
Which detail from the image supports your answer in question 12? Mansa Musa is holding a gold nugget.
Why was Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca important? It brought the Islamic golden age to Mali.
Why did the arrival of Portuguese ships weaken Mali? They posed stiff competition to trading caravans.
Which conclusion is supported by the map? Most major trade routes to Mali ran North to South.
Based on the map, what is one reason Timbuktu became an important center of trade? It was located on the Niger River.
Who was Ali Kolon? He was a Songhai prince who became chief of Gao.
What good was carried from Timbuktu through Teghaza to Europe? Gold
How did Sunni Ali expand the Songhai Empire? He used his strong military to control travel on the Niger River.
How did Askia Muhammas improve trade in Songhai? He introduced a system of weights and measures.
Why did Askia Muhammad replace ethnic Songhai Officials across the empire? He wanted to spread Islam.
Which city shown on the map was important to both Mali and Songhai? Timbuktu
Which physical feature was north of the Songhai Empire? Sahara
How were the social structures of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai similar? Select 2 correct answers. The intellectual class had special rights. Enslaves people held the lowest status.
Who does this structure honor? Askia Muhammad
Why is this structure significant? It is the largest historical monument in West Africa.
When a king or queen has unchecked authority to do whatever they want without any restrictions is called what? absolute monarchy
When you move troops into position for military action is called? Deploy
This is related to an emperor, empress, or empire. Imperial
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