Name: ______________________________ Date: __________________ Period: _______ 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: _________________________ _____ Date: __________________ Period: _______ 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.