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History Grade 7 Flashcards

1
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Where was the Mali kingdom?

A

Western part of Africa

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2
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In what century was Mali at the height of its power?

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14th century (1300-1399)

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3
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Which river flows through the Mali empire?

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The Niger river

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4
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Which large desert is found in the northern part of Africa?

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The Sahara

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5
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True or false camels were the best form of transport across the desert?

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True

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6
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True or false: coal and copper were the main minerals in West Africa

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False, salt and gold

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Why did Arabs cross the Sahara desert?

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The crossed the Sahara desert in order to trade

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What are three items that The Arabs brought to trade?

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Rugs, swords, daggers and glass(any 3)

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9
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What are 3 items the Arabs exchanged their goods for?

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Gold,slaves,ivory,salt and ostrich feathers

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10
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What are two reasons why the Sahara desert was one of the most difficult deserts to cross?

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It was extremely hot during the day, the nights were freezing cold, there were Sandstorms, it was easy to get lost,there was a danger of running out of water.(any 2)

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How did people navigate their way through the desert without getting lost?

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They travelled along the Niger river and they used the stars

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12
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Where is fat stored in the camels body?

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In their humps

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13
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Where do camels store water?

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In their stomachs

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Why do camels used for transport in the Sahara desert?

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Their feet have thick leathery pads to stop them sinking into the sand, they had long eyelashes and bushy eyebrows to protect their eyes, their nostrils can open and close to trap water vapour they have thick fur to help them cope with harsh weather, They can go for a long time without water, The milk was rich in vitamins and minerals.

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15
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Why did many West Africans convert to Islam?

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It enabled them to get better prices when trading with other Muslims, it gives them a chance to read and write.

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16
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Who was the king at the time when Mali was at the height of its power?

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Mansa Musa

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17
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How long did Mansa Musas pilgrimage to Mecca take?

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A year

18
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How did Mansa musa become famous during his pilgrimage?

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For ho much he spent and his generosity.

19
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Who or what did Mansa musa take back to Mali?

A

Scholars,architects and books

20
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What mineral is made Mali wealthy?

A

Gold,copper and salt

21
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In which city was the great mosque/djingareyber mosque built

A

Timbuktu

22
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Why does the great mosque have to be repaired regularly?

A

The mud would decay

23
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Which city did Mansa musa make the capital city?

A

Timbuktu

24
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How many countries does west Africa consist of today?

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16

25
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What is the meaning of colony?

A

A group of people living in a foreign place

26
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Meaning of indigenous

A

People that are known to a certain place

27
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List 4 types of plantations

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Tobacco,sugar cane,rice,cotton

28
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What is the name of the ship that slaves took over?

A

Amistad

29
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Who is the slave women that is famous today?

A

Harriet Tubman

30
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Who is the anti-slavery protester who is remembered in a song?

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John Brown

31
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Why is Nat turner famous today?

A

He could read and write,he was a preacher,he died a martyr,he lead a big rebellion against slavery

32
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How were slaves negatively impacted after Nat turners revolt?

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They weren’t allowed to meet without at least one white minister present, they weren’t allowed to be taught how to read or write,100-200 innocent slaves were killed.

33
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Which slave took over a ship?

A

Joseph cinque

34
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Who had visions from god?

A

Nat turner

35
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What is a conductor

A

The people who travelled with the slaves to help them

36
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Who used the Underground Railroad?

A

Harriet Tubman

37
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Why did Harriet Tubman sleep a lot?

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She got hit on the head with a heavy object

38
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Five facts about Harriet Tubman?

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  • former slave who slept a lot
  • died at 93yrs
  • escaped from slavery
  • freed 300 slaves
  • born into slavery
  • used the underground railway
  • carried a gun with her to kill anybody who wanted to go back
  • there was a $40,000 reward to whoever captured her
39
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Explain the triangular slave trade.

A

Weapons and alcohol was brought from Europe to Africa and traded for African slaves who were taken to America and traded for raw materials that were taken back to Europe and it went on.

40
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What we’re three things used as money?

A

Cowrie shells,kola nuts,gold

History Grade 7 (1 decks)

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