Africa Unit Review

Which of the following BEST describe the Sahara desert?

• Hot and dry, little to no animals
• Hot and mostly dry, some animals
• Dry and Wet season, lots of animals
• Lots of rain, lots of animals

Which of the following best describe the Sahel?

• Hot and dry, little to no animals
• Hot and mostly dry, some animals
• Dry and wet season, lots of animals
• Gets a lot of rain, lots of animals

Which of the following best describes the Savannah?

• Hot and dry, little to no animals
• Hot and mostly dry, little animals
• Dry and Wet season, lots of animals
• Lots of rain, lots of animals

Which of the following best describes the Rain Forest?

• Hot and dry, little to no animals
• Hot and mostly dry, some animals
• Dry and Wet season, lots of animals
• Lots of rain, lots of animals

Which two items were really important for the trade of Ghana and Mali?

• Salt and silver
• Silver and Gold
• Salt and Gold
• Silk and Silver

What is the definition of Iron technology?

• The use of iron tools and weapons
• The use of copper tools and weapons
• The use of bone tools and weapons
• The use of wooden tools and weapons

What is the definition of a food surplus?

• Not having enough food
• Having just enough food
• Having more than enough food
• Not having any food at all 

What is the definition of labor specialization?

• Having many jobs
• Having only 1 job
• Having a few jobs
• Not working at all 

Which of the following is in the correct order

• Iron technology led to labor specialization which led to a food surplus which led to an army which led to an empire
• Iron technology led to an army which led to labor specialization which led to a food surplus which led to an empire 
• Iron technology led to a food surplus which led to labor specialization which  led to an army which led to an empire
• Iron technology led to a food surplus which led to labor specialization which led to an empire which led to an army

Which religion did many West Africans adopt as a result of the Trans Saharan trade?

• Islam
• Christianity
• Judaism
• Hinduism