Tuesday – February 28, 2012 Mr. Lombardi Do Now: How does practicing a religion help society function? Aim: How did Islam spread to North Africa?

Timeline

Golden Age of Islam 1.Advancements in math and science 2.Preserved Greco-Roman culture

Summary How did Islam spread to North Africa?

1. Some historians suggest that as a result of the Mongol invasions of Russia, the Russian people were (1) freed from serfdom (slavery) (2) converted to Christianity (3) cut off from most of western Europe (4) unified with the Ottomans

2. What was one influence of Mongol rule on the history of Russia? (1) Russian leaders adopted the idea of a strong, centralized control of the empire. (2) Most Russians converted from Orthodox Christianity to Islam. (3) The Chinese writing system was introduced and adopted. (4) Contact with kingdoms in western Europe greatly increased.

3. Which statement about the Mongol Empire is accurate? (1) The Mongols developed a highly technological society that emphasized formal education. (2) The Mongols adopted Roman Catholicism as the official religion of the empire. (3) European monarchies became a model for the early Mongol governments. (4) Pax Mongolia led to regional stability, increasing trade along the Silk Road.

I.__________________ A.Gold and Salt Trade B.Growth of Timbuktu C.Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa

4. Which civilization best completes the heading of the partial outline? (1) Benin (2) Mali (3) Ghana (4) Egyptian

o Timbuktu is known as a great center of learning and trade. o Walls of Great Zimbabwe reveal a powerful, rich society. o Complex culture produces brass sculptures in Benin.

5. What generalization can be made on the basis on these statements? (1) North African societies were more advanced than South African societies. (2) Religious beliefs were the most important element in many African societies. (3) Some African societies achieved a high level of economics and cultural development. (4) Most African societies were hundreds of years behind Asian societies in using technology.

6. One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali are similar is that they (1) opened trade routes to the Americas (2) adopted Christianity as their major religion (3) established their wealth through trade (4) improved their military strength with the use of gunpowder