What impact did the practice of religion have on trans-Saharan trade routes?(1 point)
Responses
The use of Arabic helped with communication on trade routes.
The use of Arabic helped with communication on trade routes.
The practice of Islam influenced many people to trade in West Africa.
The practice of Islam influenced many people to trade in West Africa.
Christianity spread through West Africa and influenced people to trade.
Christianity spread through West Africa and influenced people to trade.
Artifacts specific to the Jewish religion became dominant on Songhai trade routes
The practice of Islam influenced many people to trade in West Africa.
Question
Why is dance important to traditional African cultures?(1 point)
Responses
It marks events such as births, marriages, and deaths.
It marks events such as births, marriages, and deaths.
It is more informative than traditional storytelling.
It is more informative than traditional storytelling.
It is the only way to pass on proverbs to new generations.
It is the only way to pass on proverbs to new generations.
It is the only way that griots share traditions with people.
It marks events such as births, marriages, and deaths.
Why did the Song dynasty establish civil service examinations?(1 point)
Responses
It kept people from having to take part in the military.
It kept people from having to take part in the military.
It kept too many people from doing the same jobs.
It kept too many people from doing the same jobs.
It allowed people to be trained for complicated jobs before they started.
It allowed people to be trained for complicated jobs before they started.
It allowed people to be hired based on talent instead of social status.
It allowed people to be hired based on talent instead of social status.
What Chinese invention came before Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press in Germany in the 1400s?(1 point)
Responses
Wooden printing presses
Wooden printing presses
Reusable movable type
Reusable movable type
Long paper rolls
Long paper rolls
Books with hard bindings
Reusable movable type
What is a requirement during the month-long religious celebration of Ramadan?(1 point)
Responses
A pilgrimage to Mecca
A pilgrimage to Mecca
Fasting from daybreak to sunset
Fasting from daybreak to sunset
Praying eight times per day
Praying eight times per day
Reading the Koran in public places
Fasting from daybreak to sunset
Where was Muslim culture spread through an increase in trade?(1 point)
Responses
Australia
Australia
North America
North America
South America
South America
North Africa