West African Empires Unit Review

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Which empires were instrumental in shaping West African history?

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Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

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Which of the following empires is located in the region marked by the red line on the map? Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Egypt

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Ghana

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The empire marked by the blue line on the map is known as: Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Egypt

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Mali

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Which empire is indicated by the yellow line on the map? Options: Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Egypt

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Songhai

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What was the Empire of Ghana known for in the 8th century?

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Gold trade

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Where was the medieval trading empire of Ghana located?

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Between the Sahara and the headwaters of the Sénégal and Niger rivers

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What was a major trade route in ancient Ghana known for?

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Gold and salt

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Where is salt mined in Ghana?

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From the desert

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In Ghana, what were slaves forced to do with salt?

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Cut large blocks of salt

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Where is gold mined in Ghana?

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Near the coast of Africa