East And West African Civilizations

Which is the best correlation between the introduction of Islam and an increase in literacy? Islam was a sophisticated religion that embraced cultural arts such as music and reading. Followers of Islam were expected to be well rounded in all aspects of their lives. People needed to know how to read in order to be devout practitioners of Islam. Islam was introduced at a time when art, music, and literacy were already on the rise.

What most affected ancient West African trade? lack of transportation natural landforms limited resources for trade too many merchants

The three major West African empires increased their wealth by trading gold and precious jewels. taxing all trade in their region. restricting trade to only high-level merchants. pooling their trade earnings into one central account.

The journey to Mecca that each Muslim is expected to take at least once is known as the Holy Pilgrimage. the Haj. the Sacred Duty. the Qur'an.

Songhai was best known for a thriving trade of imported goods. a dictatorial government that oversaw all aspects of the empire a diverse selection of exported products a system of taxation and wealth distribution

The main import of the West African kingdoms was gold. salt. food. silk.

Which of these events occurred first? the fall of the Songhai Empire the fall of the Mali Empire the introduction of Islam into West Africa the entrance of Portuguese explorers into African territory

The empire of Songhai was originally part of Mali. Ghana. Timbuktu. Mecca.

Which of these events occurred during the Ghana Empire? Timbuktu was developed into a center of learning. Islam was introduced into the West African region. Moroccan invaders conquered the empire. A large amount of technology was developed.

For which action did Ghana use its large army? taxing the goods that came through Ghana's trade routes establishing a bureaucratic government gaining the obedience of Ghana's neighbors plundering large amounts of gold for trade

In what years did Mansa Musa begin his haj? 1324 1785 1453 1361

Who conquered Songhai in 1591? Mansa Musa Mongols The Pope Moroccans

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were known as the Kingdoms of Salt and Silk. Jewels and Tea. Gold and Jewels. Salt and Gold.

Islam was introduced into West Africa by missionaries. prophets. traders. nomads.