Question

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What does the story of Sundiata indicate about the society of Mali?
The unification of the Mandé was in important element of Mali society.
The Mali society had been Islamic long before they were unified.
Mali society was organized in a top-down fashion based on race.
Mali society borrowed much of their social patterns from the Soso people.

Answer 1

In what way did climate change affect Ghana's position in the trans-Saharan trading networks?

The larger floods of the Niger River made consistent trade impossible.
The rise in temperature in West Africa made insect-born disease more common.
The desertification of Kumbi Saleh made it less important as a trade post.
The rise in temperature made food production difficult for large kingdoms.

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Which of the following contributed to the start of civil wars and Mali's decline?

struggles over the line of succession
fights over different interpretations of the Quran
family fights over control of the ivory trade
struggles over control of the slave trade

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

What trade good most stimulated the trans-Saharan trade between Songhai and North Africa?

tea
gold
spices
copper

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Which of the following is an accurate description of religious practices in Songhai?

The people of Songhai were devoutly Islamic and did not tolerate other religions.
The people of Songhai were devoutly Islamic until introduced to Christianity.
The people of Songhai practiced both traditional spiritual beliefs and Islam.
The people of Songhai remained primarily followers of animalism.

Answer 2

#1 A. The unification of the Mandé was in important element of Mali society.

Answer 3

I am not sure about #2 it may be B or C

Answer 4

For #4 I think it is C. Family fights over control of the ivory trade

Answer 5

For #5 I am pretty sure the answer is B. Gold

Answer 6

For #6 I think it is C. The people of Songhai practiced both traditional spiritual beliefs and Islam.

Answer 7

Hope that helps!