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OpenStudy (anonymous):

PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!!!! WILL GIVE FAN AND MEDAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What contributed to the fall of both Mali and Songhai? (1 point) competition from the Mediterranean states devaluation of gold invasion by the Moroccans internal conflicts over succession

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Invasion by the Moroccans.

OpenStudy (barreraa):

its D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Invasion of the Moroccans

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so is it c or d ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C trust me lol

OpenStudy (barreraa):

its D

OpenStudy (barreraa):

I answered this the other day for someone (:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

IT is c I am taking this class and got a 90.56 A

OpenStudy (barreraa):

Alright, well, it is your choice, C or D Hope you choose right (: It is probably C now that I look at it from that point.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thx can u guys help with one more question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sure

OpenStudy (barreraa):

sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use the map of Africa below to answer the following question. Notice the scale in the lower left corner of the map, which shows that .5 inch is equivalent to 500 miles and 1 inch is equivalent to 1000 miles. © 2012 The Exploration Company Based on the map, which pairs of cities were located about the same distance from each other? (1 point) Fez and Taghaza; Taghaza and Timbuktu Kumbi Saleh and Timbuktu; Timbuktu and Gao Taghaza and Fez; Fez and Tunis Fez and Tunis; Tunis and Tripoli

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hold on ill add the photo..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Based on the map, what was the approximate distance between the far western end of the Mali Empire and the far eastern end of the Songhai Empire? (1 point) 800 miles 1000 miles 1800 miles 2500 miles

OpenStudy (barreraa):

C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

11. In what way did the area controlled by the Solomonic dynasty differ significantly from neighboring areas? (1 point) military strategy trade partners farming methods religion 12. Which of the following early African kingdoms was known for its stone buildings? (1 point) Kush Great Zimbabwe Shirazi dynasty Mutapa 13. Why are modern-day griots important to our understanding of the history of the Mali Empire? (1 point) Most written history from the Mali Empire was propaganda, but griots traditionally passed down more accurate histories. The early Mali didn't keep written records, so oral histories passed down by griots are a vital source of history from the period. Because griots are unique to Mali's culture, we can determine the spread of the culture's influence through where present-day griots live. Written histories from the early days of the empire were destroyed by invaders, but griots maintained these traditions orally. 14. Major city-states in eastern and western Africa frequently shared successful trading as a foundation. What about their locations would make this possible? (1 point) They were located in places with temperate climates good for settlement. They were located near or along important and lucrative trade routes. They were located in former Roman colonies with existing infrastructure. They were located near important industrial centers and cheap labor. 15. Which of the following kingdoms both were known for their pottery? (1 point) Great Zimbabwe and Kongo Bunyoro-Kitara and Kongo Kush and Kongo Mutapa and Great Zimbabwe 16. Use the image of the Djenne mosque to answer the following question: Public Domain What does the architectural style of this mosque in West Africa demonstrate about the transmission of culture from one group to another? (1 point) The Islamic traditions of Arabia were incorporated into already existing ideas about art and culture. The cultural transmission of ideas is contingent upon the reception of those ideas in whole. The transmission of cultural ideas always includes resistance and conflict with the mother culture. The host culture must abandon previous ideas about art and culture in order to accept the new. 17. Use the photo of a large Olmec stone head to answer the following question: Public Domain What does this Olmec sculpture indicate about the Olmec history? (1 point) Olmec society was organized in a way that allowed the creation of large-scale art. Olmec society tended to discourage the depiction of gods or great warriors. Olmec society used animals to help transport stone. Olmec society was heavily influenced by Mayan artistic culture. 18. Use the image below to answer the following question: © 2012 Discovery Education What does this statue demonstrate about Mayan religious beliefs? (1 point) Mayan religion was strictly monotheistic. Mayan religion used symbols borrowed from the Aztecs. Mayan religion ascribed animal forms to some gods and goddesses. Mayan religion rejected all but male deities. 19. The map below shows the expansion of the Aztec Empire under a series of rulers from 1427 CE to 1519 CE. Use the map to answer the following question: Public Domain What does this map demonstrate about the sites of ancient cites in Mesoamerica? (1 point) The cities were concentrated in interior parts of Central America and southern Mexico. The cities were often at war with each other for the few available resources. The cities were large centers of culture for their respective areas. The cities were only important and long-lasting when they had easy access to water. 20. Use the map to answer the following question: © 2012 Madman2001 Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported The map above shows the cities of San Lorenzo and La Venta, which were major cities belonging to which Mesoamerican civilization? (1 point) Olmec Zapotec Nazca Moche 21. Both the Olmec and the Mayans carved glyphs into stone objects. What does this suggest about both civilizations? (1 point) They had a written language. They were monotheistic. They were technologically advanced. They were a war-like people. 22. Which of the following gives evidence of continuity across cultures in pre-Columbian Meso and South America? (1 point) The Zapotec worshiped a feathered serpent that resembled other deities worshiped in the area. The Olmec and Maya demonstrated an interest in astronomy. The Inca and the Nazca created complex networks of roads. The Inca and Tiwanaku used sharpened jade as a form of ancient currency. 23. Which of the following influenced the development of both the Mayan and Aztec calendars? (1 point) the Incas religious rituals the Zapotecs messages from Quetzalcoatl 24. Which of the following is true of the time measurement systems used by both the Aztecs and Mayans? (1 point) They had no organized system until the Spanish conquistadors arrived. They used Roman numerals in their calendars. They had one calendar. They had more than one calendar. 25. Use the timeline below to answer the following question: © 2012 FLVS Based on the timeline, which of the following is true? (1 point) The Inca empire flourished by conquering large parts of the Aztec empire. The Aztec empire flourished by conquering large parts of the Inca empire. The Inca and Aztec empires flourished at roughly the same time. After Viracocha died, the Inca empire declined while the Aztec empire flourished. 26. Use the timeline below to answer the following question: © 2012 FLVS What does this timeline demonstrate about the history of the Aztecs? (1 point) The Aztecs were not originally from the area where Tenochtitlan was built. The Aztecs were not prepared to sufficiently handle the disruption of European arrival. The Aztecs used the infrastructure already in place for their large city. The Aztec economy was built around the maritime resources available in the area. 27. Which of the following accurately describes archeology? (1 point) the study of the past through artifacts the interpretation of the past through research the exploration of new civilizations the analysis of languages from around the world 28. How did historians determine that the Mayans had a written language? (1 point) by analyzing glyphs and codices by uncovering the ruins of Machu Picchu by examining records kept by Spanish conquistadors by finding correspondence between the Aztecs and Mayans 29. Who was at the top of the social class structure in Inca society? (1 point) Sapa Inca farmers nobility merchants 30. Which of the following roles would a woman in Incan society not be permitted to fill? (1 point) warrior merchant physician artisan 31. How was the Sapa Inca treated in Inca society? (1 point) like a person who worked as a laborer like a person of the noble class like a god like a person who worked as a farmer 32. What political characteristic separates the Inca from both the Maya and Aztec civilizations? (1 point) The Incan empire was a theocracy governed by a high priest. The Incan empire was a confederation of independent city-states. The Incan empire was a federal system controlled by a central government. The Incan empire was controlled through a hereditary monarchy. 33. The Great Ballcourt at Chichen Itza, the largest of its kind in Mesoamerica, is flanked by temples to the north and south and has temples built into its east and west walls. What does this imply about the role of pok a tok in Mayan culture? (1 point) Pok a tok was an exclusive activity reserved for nobility. Pok a tok was looked down on and children were discouraged from playing it. Pok a tok had an important religious aspect in addition to its role as a sport. Pok a tok was its own religion in Mayan culture. 34. What was Huayna Capac's greatest contribution to the Inca empire? (1 point) territorial expansion encouraging scientific innovation encouraging the arts trade expansion 35. How did Pacal the Great change the rules of succession in the Mayan civilization? (1 point) He set the precedent for rule to be shared among father and son. He set the precedent for rule to be shared among brothers. He set the precedent for rule to be passed down through a male relation. He set the precedent for rule to be passed down through a female relation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can u guys help with these too...@barreraA

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@barreraA

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you guys please help i really need to pass the test.................

OpenStudy (barreraa):

this for 16 16.)The Islamic traditions of Arabia were incorporated into already existing ideas about art and culture.

OpenStudy (barreraa):

11.) D

OpenStudy (barreraa):

14.) C

OpenStudy (barreraa):

i have to go sorry thats all could do

OpenStudy (anonymous):

awwwww

OpenStudy (barreraa):

sorry though

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its fine

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