Quiz 1

Multiple Choice

What were the two main resources traded in West Africa during this period?

• Gold and salt
• Wheat and fish
• Cotton and ivory
• Silver and spices

Multiple Choice

Who was Yusef and what was his occupation?

• Yusef was a farmer and landowner.
• Yusef was a merchant and trader.
• Yusef was a king and military leader.
• Yusef was a prophet and dream interpreter.

Multiple Choice

How did trade routes contribute to the development of West African empires?

• Trade routes led to the decline of West African empires.
• Trade routes had no impact on the economy of West African empires.
• Trade routes were primarily used for cultural exchanges, not trade.
• Trade routes contributed to the economic prosperity and territorial expansion of West African empires.

Open Ended

Describe the challenges traders like Yusef faced during their journeys across the Sahara.

Open Ended

Describe the role of the king in the Ghana Empire's political structure.

Multiple Choice

Why were camels called "ships of the dessert"?

• Camels are known for their speed on water.
• Camels are called 'ships of the desert' due to their ability to traverse arid environments and carry goods, similar to how ships operate on water.
• Camels are primarily found in snowy regions.
• Camels are used for fishing in the desert.

Open Ended

Explain why salt was considered valuable in West Africa.

Open Ended

If you were a trader like Yusef, what preparations would you make for a journey across the Sahara?

Open Ended

What factors contributed to the prosperity of West African empires?

Open Ended

Evaluate the impact of trade routes on the spread of religion in West Africa.