West Africa (TCI)

Which of these clues about the African past describes an artifact?

• A palm forest

• A family dance

• A farming tool

• A family legend

Which phrase best describes Ghana's military troops?

• Slaves chosen for their skill and strength

• Adult male members of the King's family

• Free soldiers from conquered kings

• Regular army members and trained reserves

Few large settlements developed in the Sahara because it was too

• Hilly

• Large

• Dry

• Rocky

How did Ghana raise money to pay government officials?

• by buying camels

• by mining salt

• by selling gold

• by taxing goods

What is the main reason why people in different vegetation zones traded with each other?

• Large empires ruled over different zones

• Different resources were found in each zone

• The Niger River passed through different zones

• The zones were home to different cultural groups

How did the Niger River encourage trade?

• It was a source of food

• It provided water for baking

• Its annual floods provided rich soil

• It was a transportation route.

Early travelers described Ghana as a land of

• Wander

• Gold

• Taxes

• Oases

Which of these was an advantage of becoming part of an empire?

• Getting protection from raiders

• Having to serve in the army

• Trading with governor

• Paying tribute to the king

Masks were often worn by

• Dancers in ritual ceremonies

• Traders conducting secret business

• Visitors to the king's palace

• Weavers making special textiles

In which language were most of the earliest books written in West Africa?

• German

• Latin

• Arabic

• Mande