Question 1

How did the spread of Islam in East Africa tend to differ from the way it spread in Central and West Africa?

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A)  East Africa was Islamized by overland routes,while West Africa was converted by sea routes.
B)  East Africa was Islamized by sea routes,while West Africa was converted by overland routes.
C)  West Africa was never Islamized as was East Africa.
D)  East Africa was converted by force and West Africa by choice.

Question 2

On the political stage during the period 1000–1700, which of the following dynasties was able to control the lands north of the Sahara for an extensive period of time?

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A)  Fatimids
B)  Almohads
C)  Ayyubids
D)  None of these answers are correct. D

Question 3

Which of the following food crops was/were imported into West and central Africa from the Americas during the period 1500–1800?

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A)  maize and cassava
B)  peanuts
C)  cocoa and squash
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 4

What was the importance of the Ghana,Mali and Songhai Empires to world history? Why was the control of trade across the Sahara so important to these kingdoms? What was the importance of Muslim culture to these groups? Why did all of the empires fail in these regions?

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Question 5

Compare and contrast the presence and impact of the Portuguese,Dutch,Arabs,and Muslims in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Question 6

Under the leadership of Askia Dawud of Songhai

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A)  both trans-Saharan trade and intellectual life reached new heights.
B)  slavery was abolished throughout most of west Africa.
C)  civil war destroyed the empire.
D)  the kingdom reverted to traditional animistic religions.

Question 7

The Almoravids were

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A)  coastal bandits.
B)  mercenary soldiers.
C)  zealous Muslim militants.
D)  a tribe that rejected Islam.

Question 8

The states, city-states, and tribal groups in the lands north of the Sahara after 1000 C.E. were characterized primarily by

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A)  prolonged control by a dominant power.
B)  religious instability and regional war.
C)  deep-rooted regionalism and the desire for political independence.
D)  European political control.

Question 9

With the collapse of the Ghanaian Empire,

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A)  the western Sudan broke up into various smaller kingdoms.
B)  the Almoravids built a new empire south of the Sahara.
C)  Islam retreated from sub-Saharan Africa.
D)  None of these answers are correct.

Question 10

In which areas of Africa were the Portuguese most able to establish control and successful trading enterprises? In which areas were they not? What were the factors that enabled or prohibited success?

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Question 11

All of the following were major African empires from 1000 to 1500 except

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A)  Ghana.
B)  Benin.
C)  Lesotho.
D)  Mali. C

Question 12

The hybrid language of East Africa that reflects the cultural interaction of the various people on the coast is

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A)  Bantu.
B)  Swahili.
C)  Urdu.
D)  Zambezi.

Question 13

The Kongo ruler, Affonso I,

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A)  was a Christian convert.
B)  corresponded with the king of Portugal.
C)  tried to curb exploitative slaving practices.
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Discuss the role of geography as a factor in the political,economic,social,and cultural development of Africa.How did African rulers seek to overcome the limitations of their geographical position? How successful were they in overcoming these limitations? How did geography play a positive role in African history?

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Geography has played a significant role in shaping the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Africa. The continent's diverse physical features, such as deserts, mountains, and rivers, have influenced the distribution of resources, the movement of people, and the formation of political boundaries.

In terms of politics, Africa's geographical features have often led to the formation of fragmented and diverse political entities. The presence of natural barriers, such as mountains and rivers, has made it difficult for centralized authority to develop, resulting in the formation of numerous small states and kingdoms. This has had a significant impact on the political landscape of Africa, leading to a complex web of competing interests and power struggles.

Economically, Africa's geography has influenced the distribution of resources and the development of trade networks. The presence of natural resources such as gold, diamonds, and oil has led to the exploitation of these resources by external powers, contributing to economic inequality and instability in the region.

Socially and culturally, Africa's diverse geography has led to the development of a wide range of languages, traditions, and belief systems. The continent's varied climate and ecosystems have also shaped the way of life for different communities, influencing their agricultural practices, settlement patterns, and social structures.

African rulers have sought to overcome the limitations of their geographical position through various means, such as forming alliances with neighboring states, building infrastructure to improve transportation and communication, and adapting their political and economic systems to the challenges posed by the environment. However, the success of these efforts has varied widely, with some rulers being more successful than others in overcoming the limitations imposed by geography.

Despite the challenges posed by geography, it has also played a positive role in African history. The continent's diverse ecosystems have supported a rich and varied biodiversity, contributing to the development of unique and resilient cultures. Additionally, Africa's geographical position has made it a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange, leading to the development of vibrant and cosmopolitan societies in certain regions.

In conclusion, geography has been a crucial factor in shaping the development of Africa, influencing its politics, economy, society, and culture. While African rulers have sought to overcome the limitations of their geographical position, the success of these efforts has been mixed. However, geography has also played a positive role in African history, contributing to the continent's rich cultural heritage and its role as a center of trade and exchange.

Question 15

All of the following are reasons for the flowering of Zimbabwe civilization except

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A)  general population growth.
B)  improved farming and animal husbandry.
C)  an increase in the gold trade.
D)  the establishment of a ruling elite and subsequent political stability.

Question 16

The reports of the Spanish geographer al-Bakri confirm that religious attitudes in Ghana were characterized by

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A)  accommodation to different religious groups.
B)  the incorporation of new gods into the traditional pantheon.
C)  militant conversion to Islam.
D)  gradual conversion to Christianity.

Question 17

In the late 1500s the Kongo kingdom was

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A)  shattered by internal wars and rebellions linked to the slave trade.
B)  the strongest state in sub-Saharan Africa.
C)  the new center of Islamic culture in central Africa.
D)  the first indigenous state to successfully defeat a European army.

Question 18

The core of the Mali economy was

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A)  agriculture.
B)  cattle farming.
C)  gold trade.
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

The decline and fall of the society centered around Great Zimbabwe around 1500 was most likely due to

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A)  the disastrous effects of the slave trade on African cities.
B)  the impact of European diseases on native peoples.
C)  invasions by Muslims from the Swahili coast.
D)  farming and grazing lands being exhausted.

Question 20

Ibn Battuta’s description Mogadishu suggests that in the 14th century, East African society was

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A)  divided into social classes based on wealth.
B)  highly traditional with great emphasis on polytheistic religious beliefs.
C)  thoroughly Islamic and the Kilwa's ruler and inhabitants as Muslims.
D)  hostile to the encroachment of Muslim beliefs.

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