The Penultimate Quiz West Africa History/Culture

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    TRUE or FALSE: The Atlantic slave trade had devastating effects on West Africa and finally ended in the 1800s.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE
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In West Africa most of the communities were led by kings and
they has priests and priestesses that people used to see as a
connection to their gods before they were colonized. Take the
penultimate quiz West Africa history and culture and learn more
about the people of this region. All the best!

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    TRUE or FALSE: The people of Nigeria belong to more than 250 ethnic groups and speak many different languages.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. TRUE
    Explanation
    The statement is true because Nigeria is a diverse country with over 250 ethnic groups. Each ethnic group has its own unique language, resulting in a wide range of languages spoken throughout the country. This diversity is a reflection of Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and history.

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    TRUE or FALSE: Most of the people of the Sahel practice Islam.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. TRUE
    Explanation
    Most of the people in the Sahel region practice Islam. This is because the Sahel is a predominantly Muslim region, with Islam being the dominant religion in countries such as Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan. Islam was introduced to the region through the trans-Saharan trade routes and has since become deeply rooted in the culture and society of the Sahel. The practice of Islam is evident in the numerous mosques, Islamic schools, and religious festivals that are prevalent in the region.

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    TRUE or FALSE: Members of extended families in West Africa are encouraged to move to different villages.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    In West Africa, members of extended families are not encouraged to move to different villages. Instead, there is a strong emphasis on maintaining close-knit communities and living in the same village as one's extended family. This promotes a sense of unity, support, and communal living within the extended family structure. Therefore, the statement that members of extended families in West Africa are encouraged to move to different villages is false.

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    TRUE or FALSE: Timbuktu was a great cultural center in the empire of Mali.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    Timbuktu was indeed a great cultural center in the empire of Mali. It was a hub for trade, scholarship, and Islamic learning during the 14th to 16th centuries. Timbuktu was renowned for its prestigious universities, libraries, and mosques, attracting scholars and traders from across Africa and the Arab world. It was a significant center for the spread of Islamic culture and knowledge, making it an important cultural and intellectual hub in the empire of Mali.

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