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Griots are
a) a group of people that invaded Mali.
b) people who travelled in caravans.
c) West African storytellers.
d) a group of people that banded together and formed Mali.

Kente is
a) a handwoven, brightly colored fabric that the African people wore.
b) a dull gray cloth that the African people wore.
c) the leader of the Almoravids.
d) the king of Songhai.

Proverbs are
a) storytellers that told great entertaining stories.
b) short sayings of wisdom.
c) fruit that grow on palm trees.
d) clothing that people wore.

One of the first people to write about West Africa was a man named:
a) Sundiata
b) al-Masudi
c) Ibn Battutah
d) Mansa Musa

Mansa Musa was a famous king in
a) Mali
b) Ghana
c) Songhay
d) Nubia

Tunka Manin was one of the most important leader in:
a) Mali
b) Ghana
c) Songhay
d) Nubia

The growth of Songhay can be contributed to:
a) Mansa Musa
b) Sunni Baru
c) al-Masudi
d) Sunni Ali

Muhammad Ture was also known as:
a) Sunni Ali
b) Mansa Musa
c) Askia the Great
d) Sundiata

The destruction of Songhay was brought about by
a) North African invaders with arquebuses and small cannons.
b) North African invaders with spears and machetes.
c) South African invaders with arquebuses and small cannons.
d) South African invaders with spears and machetes.

Foreigners visited Timbuktu because
a) it had some local art.
b) they thought the city was a fun place to visit.
c) they wanted to attend the University of Sankore.
d) they wanted to swim in the Niger River.

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