African Empires

African civilization that is located near the Ethiopian Highlands and the Nile River?

• Zimbabwe

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Axum

African Civilization that was a Christian Kingdom?

• Axum

• Zimbabwe

• Timbuktu

• Ghana Mali, Songhai

African civilization that is located near the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers?

• Axum

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Zimbabwe

African civilization where Great Zimbabwe was the capital?

• Axum

• Zimbabwe

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

African kingdom located near the Niger River and the Sahara Desert?

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Axum

• Zimbabwe

What did people trade on the Trans-Saharan trade route?

• gold and salt

• silver and gold

• gold and porcelain

• salt and paper

The city of Timbuktu was the center of trade and learning for which empire(s)?

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Axum

• Zimbabwe

Which two religions were dominant in Africa?

• Islam

• Animism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

What does trans-Saharan mean?

• below the Sahara Desert

• across the Sahara Desert

Islam and Arabic were spread to West Africa through trade with _____________________.

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Islamic Empire