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What was the capital of the Ghana Empire?
What was the capital of the Ghana Empire?
- Mali
- Cairo
- Timbuktu
- Koumbi Saleh (correct)
What contributed to the downfall of the Ghana Empire?
What contributed to the downfall of the Ghana Empire?
- Lack of iron ore
- Excessive taxation of traders
- Conquest by Arabs from North Africa (correct)
- Decline in the trans-Saharan caravan trade
Who was the most influential ruler of the Ghana Empire?
Who was the most influential ruler of the Ghana Empire?
- Mansa Musa
- Sundiata Keita
- Diara Kante
- Majan Dyabe Cisse (correct)
What major religion spread to West Africa through the trans-Saharan caravan trade?
What major religion spread to West Africa through the trans-Saharan caravan trade?
Which ruler of the Mali Empire significantly expanded its territory through military conquests?
Which ruler of the Mali Empire significantly expanded its territory through military conquests?
What was a key factor in the wealth of the Mali Empire?
What was a key factor in the wealth of the Mali Empire?
Which trade city was described as the strongest and wealthiest in West Africa during the Ghana Empire?
Which trade city was described as the strongest and wealthiest in West Africa during the Ghana Empire?
What is another name for caravans that traders used to travel across the desert?
What is another name for caravans that traders used to travel across the desert?
During the Golden Age of Islam, where did Muslim scholars study the works of classical antiquity?
During the Golden Age of Islam, where did Muslim scholars study the works of classical antiquity?
What was the most significant Islamic contribution to the West during the Golden Age of Islam?
What was the most significant Islamic contribution to the West during the Golden Age of Islam?
Why did the First Crusade start in 1096?
Why did the First Crusade start in 1096?
What motivated Pope Urban II to initiate the First Crusade?
What motivated Pope Urban II to initiate the First Crusade?
What was one of the main outcomes of the First Crusade?
What was one of the main outcomes of the First Crusade?
In what city did Muslim scholars refine the Arabic number system during the Golden Age of Islam?
In what city did Muslim scholars refine the Arabic number system during the Golden Age of Islam?
Which place served as a center for scholarship and learning during the Abbasid dynasty?
Which place served as a center for scholarship and learning during the Abbasid dynasty?
What motivated many noblemen to join the Crusades?
What motivated many noblemen to join the Crusades?
What was the primary intention of the Crusades when they were first initiated?
What was the primary intention of the Crusades when they were first initiated?
Which Crusade resulted in the successful capture of Jerusalem by the Crusaders?
Which Crusade resulted in the successful capture of Jerusalem by the Crusaders?
What event led to the shift of focus from Jerusalem to Byzantine during the Fourth Crusade?
What event led to the shift of focus from Jerusalem to Byzantine during the Fourth Crusade?
Which African empire was known for its iron smelting and the production of iron swords?
Which African empire was known for its iron smelting and the production of iron swords?
What was the significance of the University of Timbuktu during the Mali Empire?
What was the significance of the University of Timbuktu during the Mali Empire?
Why did the Ghana Empire decline around 1235 CE?
Why did the Ghana Empire decline around 1235 CE?
What differentiated the rulers of Mali Empire in its latter period from those in earlier times?
What differentiated the rulers of Mali Empire in its latter period from those in earlier times?
'King of gold' is a meaning associated with which ancient African empire?
'King of gold' is a meaning associated with which ancient African empire?
What was the significant event that led to the popularity of Buddhism in China?
What was the significant event that led to the popularity of Buddhism in China?
During which dynasty did the spread of Buddhism start in China?
During which dynasty did the spread of Buddhism start in China?
What was the main reason Emperor Wuzong feared Buddhism?
What was the main reason Emperor Wuzong feared Buddhism?
Which emperor issued an edict for the construction of many Buddhist statues?
Which emperor issued an edict for the construction of many Buddhist statues?
Which Buddha statue is mentioned as the largest in the world even today?
Which Buddha statue is mentioned as the largest in the world even today?
What impact did Xuanzang's translations have on Buddhism in China?
What impact did Xuanzang's translations have on Buddhism in China?
'Large amounts of wealth and influence' accumulated by Buddhism was primarily a concern for which ruler?
'Large amounts of wealth and influence' accumulated by Buddhism was primarily a concern for which ruler?
Which West African king was famously known for converting to Islam and making a pilgrimage to Arabia?
Which West African king was famously known for converting to Islam and making a pilgrimage to Arabia?
What impact did the merchants, scholars, and priests have on the conversion of Africa to Islam?
What impact did the merchants, scholars, and priests have on the conversion of Africa to Islam?
Which architectural projects did Mansa Musa commission in his kingdom to spread Islam?
Which architectural projects did Mansa Musa commission in his kingdom to spread Islam?
What significant cultural influence did West Africa have on the United States?
What significant cultural influence did West Africa have on the United States?
During the fall of the Sui Dynasty in China, who named himself the emperor of the new Tang Dynasty?
During the fall of the Sui Dynasty in China, who named himself the emperor of the new Tang Dynasty?
What was Li Shimin's role in the reunification of China during the Tang Dynasty?
What was Li Shimin's role in the reunification of China during the Tang Dynasty?
What was a key outcome of the Golden Age of Islam in terms of mathematics?
What was a key outcome of the Golden Age of Islam in terms of mathematics?
What motivated the Byzantine emperor Alexius Comnenus to request help from Pope Urban II for the First Crusade?
What motivated the Byzantine emperor Alexius Comnenus to request help from Pope Urban II for the First Crusade?
What was the primary motivation of noblemen who joined the Crusades?
What was the primary motivation of noblemen who joined the Crusades?
Which of the following best describes the establishment of four Crusader states after the First Crusade?
Which of the following best describes the establishment of four Crusader states after the First Crusade?
During the Golden Age of Islam, what was one significant achievement in the field of science?
During the Golden Age of Islam, what was one significant achievement in the field of science?
What was one notable contribution of Muslim scholars during the Golden Age of Islam?
What was one notable contribution of Muslim scholars during the Golden Age of Islam?
What differentiated the motivations of Emperor Alexius Comnenus from those of Pope Urban II for initiating the First Crusade?
What differentiated the motivations of Emperor Alexius Comnenus from those of Pope Urban II for initiating the First Crusade?
Which field experienced significant advancements by Muslim scholars during the Golden Age of Islam?
Which field experienced significant advancements by Muslim scholars during the Golden Age of Islam?
What was the role of scholars and priests in the conversion of Africa to Islam?
What was the role of scholars and priests in the conversion of Africa to Islam?
Which West African king is famous for his extreme wealth and pilgrimage to Arabia?
Which West African king is famous for his extreme wealth and pilgrimage to Arabia?
What architectural projects did Mansa Musa commission in his kingdom?
What architectural projects did Mansa Musa commission in his kingdom?
Which aspect of West African culture had a significant influence on the United States?
Which aspect of West African culture had a significant influence on the United States?
Who played a crucial role in the reunification of China during the fall of the Sui Dynasty?
Who played a crucial role in the reunification of China during the fall of the Sui Dynasty?
Where did Chinese Buddhism originate from?
Where did Chinese Buddhism originate from?
What technique is commonly used in West African music to establish a connection with listeners?
What technique is commonly used in West African music to establish a connection with listeners?
'Every time an old man dies, it is as if a library has burned down.' This proverb highlights the significance of which aspect of West African culture?
'Every time an old man dies, it is as if a library has burned down.' This proverb highlights the significance of which aspect of West African culture?
What was the primary reason for the decline of the Ghana Empire in 1235 C.E.?
What was the primary reason for the decline of the Ghana Empire in 1235 C.E.?
What was a significant factor contributing to the wealth of the Mali Empire?
What was a significant factor contributing to the wealth of the Mali Empire?
Which ruler is most associated with the expansion of the Mali Empire through military conquests?
Which ruler is most associated with the expansion of the Mali Empire through military conquests?
What was a key method through which Islam spread across North Africa and to West Africa?
What was a key method through which Islam spread across North Africa and to West Africa?
What led to the downfall of the Mali Empire around the mid-1400s?
What led to the downfall of the Mali Empire around the mid-1400s?
Which city served as the capital of the Ghana Empire?
Which city served as the capital of the Ghana Empire?
What was the main purpose of the Crusades when they were initiated?
What was the main purpose of the Crusades when they were initiated?
What was the significance of Ibn Battuta's travelogue known as the Rihlah?
What was the significance of Ibn Battuta's travelogue known as the Rihlah?
What led to the fall of the Mali Empire around 1600 CE?
What led to the fall of the Mali Empire around 1600 CE?
What was a key distinguishing feature of the Ghana Empire's warriors?
What was a key distinguishing feature of the Ghana Empire's warriors?
Why did the attention shift from Jerusalem to Byzantine during the Fourth Crusade?
Why did the attention shift from Jerusalem to Byzantine during the Fourth Crusade?
What was a major factor contributing to the downfall of the Ghana Empire?
What was a major factor contributing to the downfall of the Ghana Empire?
Which empire had a famous university known as the University of Timbuktu?
Which empire had a famous university known as the University of Timbuktu?
'King of gold' is an associated meaning with which ancient African empire?
'King of gold' is an associated meaning with which ancient African empire?
Who is credited with bringing hundreds of Buddhist texts from India to China and translating them, leading to the spread of Buddhism in China?
Who is credited with bringing hundreds of Buddhist texts from India to China and translating them, leading to the spread of Buddhism in China?
During which dynasty did the spread of Buddhism significantly increase in China due to translations and support from emperors?
During which dynasty did the spread of Buddhism significantly increase in China due to translations and support from emperors?
Why did Emperor Wuzong of the Tang Dynasty fear Buddhism and implement policies that led to a decline in its influence in China?
Why did Emperor Wuzong of the Tang Dynasty fear Buddhism and implement policies that led to a decline in its influence in China?
Which edict was issued by Empress Wu Zetian to promote the construction of many Buddhist statues during the Tang Dynasty?
Which edict was issued by Empress Wu Zetian to promote the construction of many Buddhist statues during the Tang Dynasty?
What was the main reason behind the policies Emperor Wuzong implemented that led to the decline of Buddhist influence in China during the 9th century AD?
What was the main reason behind the policies Emperor Wuzong implemented that led to the decline of Buddhist influence in China during the 9th century AD?
Which Buddhist statue, commissioned during the Tang Dynasty, is still considered the largest Buddha statue in the world today?
Which Buddhist statue, commissioned during the Tang Dynasty, is still considered the largest Buddha statue in the world today?
What was one of the key factors that contributed to the widespread adoption of Buddhism in China during the Tang Dynasty?
What was one of the key factors that contributed to the widespread adoption of Buddhism in China during the Tang Dynasty?
Which aspect of Buddhism was a primary concern for Emperor Wuzong, leading to a decline in Buddhist influence in China during his reign?
Which aspect of Buddhism was a primary concern for Emperor Wuzong, leading to a decline in Buddhist influence in China during his reign?