Question 1 A)
Why were iron tools and weapons an advantage to the Bantu?
They were more efficient and lighter than stone tools and weapons.
They were cheaper to make than stone tools and weapons.
They were easy to find.
They had religious value.
Question 2 A)
How did the Bantu Migration change the languages of Africa? (1 point)
The Bantu traded with other cultures and adopted their languages.
The Bantu created one common language spoken throughout Africa today.
The Bantu contributed to more than 500 languages spoken around Africa today.
The Bantu adopted other inhabitants’ languages and the original language has been lost.
Question 3 A)
What unique factor allowed both the Axum Empire and Swahili city-states to rise and thrive as trade empires? (1 point)
The lack of languages in the region The lack of languages in the region Their geographic locations Their geographic locations Their military might Their military might The abundance of goods to trade The abundance of goods to trade Question 4 A)Which of these civilizations traded with India during the 1400’s?(1 point) Responses Axum Empire Axum Empire United States United States Swahili Coast Swahili Coast Britain Britain Question 5 A)Which Mali leader is known for a famous hajj?(1 point) Responses Mansa Kankan Musa Mansa Kankan Musa Askia Muhammad Askia Muhammad Sunni Ali the Great Sunni Ali the Great Sundiata Keita Sundiata Keita Question 6 A)Which West African culture is most associated with iron-smelting?(1 point) Responses Nok Nok Sahara Sahara Nigeria Nigeria Mali Mali Question 7 A)What was Timbuktu’s greatest import?(1 point) Responses Food Food Books Books Tourists Tourists Metal Metal Question 8 A)Which commodity was the largest source of trade for West Africa along the trans-Saharan trade route?(1 point) Responses Silk Silk Ivory Ivory Salt Salt Porcelain Porcelain Question 9 A)Which trade route was too distant from East and West Africa to be used?(1 point) Responses Silk Road Silk Road trans-Saharan trans-Saharan Black Sea Black Sea Mediterranean Sea Mediterranean Sea Question 10 A)Which religious institution banned trade with certain regions controlled by Muslims?(1 point) Responses Buddhism Buddhism Greek Orthodox Greek Orthodox papacy/Catholic Church papacy/Catholic Church Islamic caliphate Islamic caliphate Question 11 A)How were interactions between people along the Indian Ocean trade route impacted by physical geography?(1 point) Responses Traders had to stop in Mesopotamia to trade and spread several religions. Traders had to stop in Mesopotamia to trade and spread several religions. Traders had to stop in ports and spread Christianity throughout Africa. Traders had to stop in ports and spread Christianity throughout Africa. Traders had to stop at oases across the deserts and spread religious and cultural ideas. Traders had to stop at oases across the deserts and spread religious and cultural ideas. Traders had to stop in ports and often traded religious and cultural ideas. Traders had to stop in ports and often traded religious and cultural ideas. Question 12 A)Which of the following is an accurate example of how civilizations were impacted by physical geography?(1 point) Responses The Swahili in Africa were exposed to Christianity by Arab traders due to the trade winds of the Indian Ocean. The Swahili in Africa were exposed to Christianity by Arab traders due to the trade winds of the Indian Ocean. North and South China were united throughout history because of a lack of physical barriers. North and South China were united throughout history because of a lack of physical barriers. The Saharan Desert was a physical boundary that isolated North and South Africa from one another. The Saharan Desert was a physical boundary that isolated North and South Africa from one another. The governments and religions of Southeast Asia were similar to Eurasia because it was connected by rivers. The governments and religions of Southeast Asia were similar to Eurasia because it was connected by rivers. Question 13 A)How were Asian economies impacted by trade across the Indian Ocean?(1 point) Responses They were able to expand their economies by trading with Europe. They were able to expand their economies by trading with Europe. Asian economies faced a recession due to the importation of African gold. Asian economies faced a recession due to the importation of African gold. They accumulated wealth from trading with the Middle East and Africa. They accumulated wealth from trading with the Middle East and Africa. Many traders lost money due to poor trade deals with Middle Eastern merchants. Many traders lost money due to poor trade deals with Middle Eastern merchants. Question 14 A)Compare how the Swahili coast of East Africa and the Kingdom of Kongo were impacted by their role in global trade during the seventeenth century.(1 point) Responses Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement. Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement. The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources. The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources. The Kingdom of Kongo moved north, while the Swahili coast disbanded. The Kingdom of Kongo moved north, while the Swahili coast disbanded. The Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast were both destroyed. The Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast were both destroyed. Question 15 A)According to some Indigenous African religions, what are witches?(1 point) Responses People believed to have magical power People believed to have magical power People who make medicines and amulets to protect others from witchcraft. People who make medicines and amulets to protect others from witchcraft. Supernatural beings or lesser gods Supernatural beings or lesser gods People viewed as both political and spiritual leaders. People viewed as both political and spiritual leaders. Question 16 A)What is the largest religion in Africa today?(1 point) Responses Islam Islam Christianity Christianity Yoruba Yoruba Zulu Zulu Question 17 A)What is an example of the blending of traditional African religions and Islam in early African societies?(1 point) Responses The building of mosques in the Mali and Songhay Empires The building of mosques in the Mali and Songhay Empires The building of universities in the Mali and Songhay Empires. The building of universities in the Mali and Songhay Empires. King Mana Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca King Mana Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca The use of amulets by Muslim converts
The use of amulets by Muslim converts
Question 1 A)
The advantage of iron tools and weapons to the Bantu was that they were more efficient and lighter than stone tools and weapons.
Question 2 A)
The Bantu Migration contributed to more than 500 languages spoken around Africa today.
Question 3 A)
The geographic locations of both the Axum Empire and Swahili city-states allowed them to rise and thrive as trade empires.
Question 4 A)
The civilizations that traded with India during the 1400s were the Axum Empire and the Swahili Coast.
Question 5 A)
Mansa Kankan Musa is the Mali leader known for a famous hajj.
Question 6 A)
The West African culture most associated with iron-smelting is the Nok culture.
Question 7 A)
Books were Timbuktu's greatest import.
Question 8 A)
Salt was the largest source of trade for West Africa along the trans-Saharan trade route.
Question 9 A)
The Silk Road was too distant from East and West Africa to be used for trade.
Question 10 A)
The papacy/Catholic Church banned trade with certain regions controlled by Muslims.
Question 11 A)
Interactions between people along the Indian Ocean trade route were impacted by physical geography as traders had to stop in ports and often traded religious and cultural ideas.
Question 12 A)
An accurate example of how civilizations were impacted by physical geography is that the Saharan Desert was a physical boundary that isolated North and South Africa from one another.
Question 13 A)
Asian economies accumulated wealth from trading with the Middle East and Africa.
Question 14 A)
Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement.
Question 15 A)
According to some Indigenous African religions, witches are people believed to have magical power.
Question 16 A)
The largest religion in Africa today is Christianity.
Question 17 A)
An example of the blending of traditional African religions and Islam in early African societies is the building of mosques in the Mali and Songhay Empires.
Question 1 A) To determine why iron tools and weapons were an advantage to the Bantu, we need to consider the given options:
- They were more efficient and lighter than stone tools and weapons.
- They were cheaper to make than stone tools and weapons.
- They were easy to find.
- They had religious value.
The correct answer is: They were more efficient and lighter than stone tools and weapons.
Explanation: Iron tools and weapons were an advantage to the Bantu because they were more efficient and lighter than stone tools and weapons. This made them easier to use and increased their effectiveness in tasks such as farming, hunting, and warfare.
To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate the other options:
- They were cheaper to make than stone tools and weapons: This option is not mentioned in the context of the question, so it cannot be considered the correct answer.
- They were easy to find: The question does not provide any information about the availability or accessibility of iron tools and weapons.
- They had religious value: The question does not mention anything about the religious significance of iron tools and weapons to the Bantu.
Therefore, the correct answer is: They were more efficient and lighter than stone tools and weapons.