22 Questions
What was the primary source of wealth for the Mutapa Empire?
Gold mining
What was the result of the interaction between the Bantu-speaking people and the Arabs through trade?
The creation of a new language
Why did the Portuguese conquer East African cities?
To acquire as much wealth as possible
What was the Swahili language used for?
For trade between the Bantu-speaking people and the Arabs
What was the impact of trade on African cultural groups?
It resulted in the development of new languages
What was the attitude of Europeans towards African customs and culture?
They were indifferent and only cared about economic gain
What was the result of the interaction between Islamic traders and African societies?
The introduction of Islam to the east coast of Africa
What was the primary motivation for the Portuguese and the rulers of the Mutapa Empire?
To acquire as much wealth as possible
What was a significant consequence of the Berlin Conference for African rulers and their regions?
Their fate was decided without their representation
Why did native Africans prefer their traditional way of life over industrialization?
They believed industrialization would destroy their culture
What was a potential consequence of European colonization on African societies?
It resulted in discrimination and loss of culture
Why did African rulers object to Europeans selling them products?
They did not want to be exploited for their wealth
What was a consequence of separating groups of people with shared cultures?
It resulted in the loss of traditional practices
What was a characteristic of European colonization in Africa during the Industrial Revolution?
It was characterized by exploitation and disregard for African interests
Which empires are noted for being among the first African empires founded by Muslim reformers?
Almoravid Empire and Almohad Empire
Which type of law significantly contributed to political order in North Africa?
Islamic law
What did the Muslim law regulate that helped unify the Muslims both religiously and personally?
Both the religious and personal lives of the people
Who were the Berbers in the context of the two Muslim empires in North Africa?
Independent mountain dwellers
What essential resource did West Africa lack, necessitating the gold-salt trade?
Salt
Which statement correctly describes a characteristic of the gold-salt trade?
The trade was secured by officials overseeing it.
How did Sunni Ali primarily build his empire?
Through dominant military conquest
What region was unified under Muslim rule by the Berbers?
Maghrib
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