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Question 1

Wise sayings

Answer 1

Proverbs

Question 2

Professional storyteller or oral historian from west africa

Answer 2

Griot

Question 3

Fixed social classes in which people are assigned at birth

Answer 3

Caste

Question 4

Group that shares distinct culture, language, and identity

Answer 4

Ethnic groups

Question 5

Group of related families

Answer 5

Clan

Question 6

Group of people who are related to a common ancestor

Answer 6

Lineage

Question 7

Connection based on family relationships

Answer 7

Kinship

Question 8

Devout muslim who took control of Songhai, he set out to conquer new lands and spread islam

Answer 8

Askia Muhhamad

Question 9

Military plans in which army cuts off supply to defenders

Answer 9

Siege

Question 10

Foot soldiers

Answer 10

Infantry

Question 11

Cruel ruler who uses power against their subjects without any limit

Answer 11

Tyrant

Question 12

Mounted troops

Answer 12

Cavalry

Question 13

Great muslim leader, became king of Songhai

Answer 13

Sunni Ali Ber

Question 14

How did Sunni Al Ber control his growing empire

Answer 14

He was a tyrant

Question 15

How was Arabic important in Songhai

Answer 15

Because business, and learning were in Arabic

Question 16

What caste groups made up West African society

Answer 16

Emporers,noble families, traders, free people, then slaves

Question 17

In what ways did trade change West African cities

Answer 17

Population increased, and they traded food for goods and other supplies

Question 18

What was the value of folk tales and proverbs

Answer 18

They thought people right from wrong, and it transferred wisdom.

Question 19

What elements from the empire influence west Africa today?

Answer 19

Millions of africans speak the language of Mali and Songhai. West african musicians still play complex rhythms. Families and castes are still important. Markets and farming are key parts of economy

Question 20

More than one rhythm at the same time

Answer 20

Polyrhythmic