W. African Empires G.R.A.P.E.S.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Goods for trade were carried north and south across the desert by Muslim people called

.

Multiple Choice

What role did the Berbers play in trade across the desert in early Africa?

• They were farmers who grew crops for trade.

• They were Muslim people who carried goods north and south across the desert.

• They were rulers who controlled trade centers.

• They were craftsmen who made goods for trade.

Open Ended

How did controlling trade centers and taxing trade contribute to the wealth and power of early African kingdoms?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were exchanged in towns that formed around trade centers in early Africa?

• Religion

• Government

• Gold

• Salt

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, West Africa's trade with the world involved a disruptive and destructive activity.

were traded to countries across the Atlantic Ocean.

Open Ended

How did the Niger River facilitate trade in early African societies?