Empires and Conquerors

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What was the primary source of wealth for the Mutapa Empire?

Gold mining (correct)

Conquest of neighboring empires

Taxes on trade routes

Control of trade cities

What was the result of the interaction between the Bantu-speaking people and the Arabs through trade?

The creation of a new language (correct)

The spread of Islam to the east coast of Africa

The decline of trade in East Africa

The development of a new form of government

Why did the Portuguese conquer East African cities?

To establish trade agreements

To spread Christianity

To acquire as much wealth as possible (correct)

To gain territory for their empire

What was the Swahili language used for?

For trade between the Bantu-speaking people and the Arabs Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of trade on African cultural groups?

It resulted in the development of new languages Signup and view all the answers

What was the attitude of Europeans towards African customs and culture?

They were indifferent and only cared about economic gain Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the interaction between Islamic traders and African societies?

The introduction of Islam to the east coast of Africa Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation for the Portuguese and the rulers of the Mutapa Empire?

To acquire as much wealth as possible Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Berlin Conference for African rulers and their regions?

Their fate was decided without their representation Signup and view all the answers

Why did native Africans prefer their traditional way of life over industrialization?

They believed industrialization would destroy their culture Signup and view all the answers

What was a potential consequence of European colonization on African societies?

It resulted in discrimination and loss of culture Signup and view all the answers

Why did African rulers object to Europeans selling them products?

They did not want to be exploited for their wealth Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of separating groups of people with shared cultures?

It resulted in the loss of traditional practices Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of European colonization in Africa during the Industrial Revolution?

It was characterized by exploitation and disregard for African interests Signup and view all the answers

Which empires are noted for being among the first African empires founded by Muslim reformers?

Almoravid Empire and Almohad Empire Signup and view all the answers

Which type of law significantly contributed to political order in North Africa?

Islamic law Signup and view all the answers

What did the Muslim law regulate that helped unify the Muslims both religiously and personally?

Both the religious and personal lives of the people Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Berbers in the context of the two Muslim empires in North Africa?

Independent mountain dwellers Signup and view all the answers

What essential resource did West Africa lack, necessitating the gold-salt trade?

Salt Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes a characteristic of the gold-salt trade?

The trade was secured by officials overseeing it. Signup and view all the answers

How did Sunni Ali primarily build his empire?

Through dominant military conquest Signup and view all the answers

What region was unified under Muslim rule by the Berbers?

Maghrib Signup and view all the answers