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Quiz for Source 12.1: Early Encounters; First Impressions

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Source 12.1 On Meeting with Budomel

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Question 12.1

Who was Budomel?
Who was Budomel?
A. An Italian explorer sailing for the Portuguese
B. Ruler of a small chiefdom in what is now Senegal
C. A Portuguese explorer
D. A West African slave
Question 12.2

Which of the following is an example of Cadamosto’s judgment of West African society by European standards?
Which of the following is an example of Cadamosto’s judgment of West African society by European standards?
A. He told Budomel that his faith was false.
B. He labeled West Africans as Muslims because he was unfamiliar with their faith.
C. He noted that even their rulers lacked horses.
D. He was impressed by the quality of their crossbows in comparison to European ones.
Question 12.3

Cadamosto reported that West African rulers governed by virtue of
Cadamosto reported that West African rulers governed by virtue of
A. ceremonies, the devotion of their people, and displays of power.
B. castles and other strongholds manned by loyal soldiers.
C. wealth and treasure.
D. their role as gods in their local religions.
Question 12.4

What can historians learn about West African society in the mid-fifteenth century from Cadamosto’s account?
What can historians learn about West African society in the mid-fifteenth century from Cadamosto’s account?
A. It was isolated by the Sahara desert from other parts of the world.
B. Islam was an established faith in the region.
C. Slavery was unknown in the region.
D. West Africans were uniformly hostile toward outsiders.
Question 12.5

What can Cadamosto’s account teach us about women and marriage in this West African society?
What can Cadamosto’s account teach us about women and marriage in this West African society?
A. Wives were treated as slaves by their husbands.
B. Polygamy was practiced, at least by members of the elite.
C. Women, whether married or not, were never allowed in public spaces.
D. Married women frequently became important officials in their villages.

Quiz for Source 12.1: Early Encounters; First Impressions

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