1. which tradition, common among african peoples primed them to accept christianity and islam? a) belief in powerful forces of good and evil
b) faith in one supreme but unknowable god
c) honoring of spirits in rocks, trees, and elements of nature
d) practice of ancestor worship
2. how did islam affect the development of african civilization? select all that apply
a) islam forced west african traders to convert to islam
b) african leaders applied the zakat tax to their people
c) islam banned blends of islam with traditional african beliefs
d) muslims chosen as advisors by west african rulers received an education
e) africans refused to use the arabic language and rejected muslim business methods
3. what purpose did african griots serve?
a) advised village councils on public matters
b) orally preserved history and folk tales
c) recorded laws and religious doctrine
d) shielded people against harm by evil spirits
4. in addition to family lineages, which other social system defined individuals' roles in many traditional african societies?
a) age grades
b) religious sects
c) tribal councils
d) warrior castes
5. which role did women play in both african settled farming societies and in herding societies?
a) watched over and herded animals
b) grew food in fields and gardens
c) tracked animals on family hunts
d) selected leaders in times of war
6. which element of african culture did the crafting of masks reflect?
a) justice
b) lineage
c) religion
d) status