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Chapter 8 Reading Quiz
1. List at least 5 examples of effects that the coming of
Islam had on African religion, society, political
structures, trade, and culture.
 Use of Arabic as spoken and written language
 Conversion to Islam…mostly elites and merchants
 African Leaders began using Islam to reinforce their
kingship
 Trans-Saharan Trade increased
 West African Civilizations became increasingly more
Muslim- Ghana-Mali-Songhai
 East Coast of Africa…developed Swahili- trade with
Arabia and India
2. Who was Mansa Musa? (Time period, Location, and
Key Achievements)
14th Century King of Mali…made a famous pilgrimage
to Mecca where he and his entourage gave away so
much gold that it devalued the currency in
Egypt…Mansa Musa is considered one of the richest
people of all time…brought back Muslim architects to
Timbuktu…also increased world attention to Africa…
3. Define and Summarize the Bantu Migrations,
including their impact on Africa.
Bantu Migrations occurred in 3 waves over the course of
about 1000 years…movement from West Africa to
Southern Africa and East Africa…not sure why they
began…spread of iron technology as well as
language…Bantu Languages
Name:
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Date:
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Chapter 8 Reading Quiz
1.
List at least 5 examples of effects that the coming of
Islam had on African religion, society, political
structures, trade, and culture.
2.
3.
Who was Ibn Battuta? (Time period, Location, and
Key Achievements)
Define and Summarize the Bantu Migrations,
including their impact on Africa.