African Kingdoms
What did the Kingdom of Ghana trade for salt?
Gold.
Why was the Arab Empire's location so dominant in trade?
It was centrally located, making it the middleman for trade between other countries.
Name one invention from the Islamic Golden Age.
The astrolabe or algebra.
(Coffee, Windmills, Medicine)
Name the two main Islamic branches.
Sunni and Shia.
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin.
Why was salt important to Ghana?
It preserved food, improved taste, and had high nutritional value.
How did the Arab Empire make money off of trade?
They taxed other nations that passed through to trade.
How did Arabs contribute to the preservation of Greek philosophies?
They translated Greek philosophies into Arabic and placed them in libraries for Muslim scholars to study.
Who do Sunnis believe should rule Islam?
Any descendant of Muhammad's tribe can lead.
What event sparked the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.
How did trading for salt help build Ghana’s empire?
It built Ghana’s economy and made the empire wealthy.
What made trading easier in the Arab Empire?
Currency
Name one way medicine in the Arab Empire contributed to modern medicine.
Ibn Sina's medical encyclopedia discussed ways to stop the spread of contagious diseases.
Who do Shias believe should rule Islam?
Only direct descendants of Muhammad should lead.
What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215?
The Magna Carta limited the powers of the king and established certain legal rights for English nobles.
How did early African rulers adapt to the introduction of Islam?
They welcomed Muslim traders and allowed their subjects to adopt Islam, but did not convert themselves initially.
Why did the Arab Empire expand so quickly?
Strong military and a desire to spread their religion.
How is algebra used today?
It is used to recognize patterns and remains a fundamental mathematical system widely taught today.
Which branch of Islam expanded more?
Sunni.
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Margaret Thatcher
What is the purpose of the hajj journey for Muslims?
To gain forgiveness from Allah and follow the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad.
Who was the first to lead the Arab Empire after the death of Muhammed?
Abu Bakr
How did translating Greek philosophy lead to the expansion of the Islamic Empire?
It paved the way for scientific and mathematical discoveries, strengthening the empire.
Who were considered the political and religious leaders of the Islamic Empire?
Any caliph or Muhammad himself.
What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
The Inca civilization.