West African Empires

Which river did the three West African Empires develop along?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Niger River

• James River

What were the two most important trade items that helped the West African civilizations to become powerful?

• Slaves and Gold

• Salt and Gold

• Cotton and Salt

• Copper and Gold

Which of the following is the correct order of the West African Empires as they developed in history?

• Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

• Mali, Songhai, and Ghana

• Ghana, Songhai, and Mali

• Mali, Ghana, and Songhai

Which desert did the African trade routes have to cross?

• Kalahari Desert

• Thar Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

Which city became the center for learning and was located in the Mali Empire?

• Gao

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Koumbi

Which animal was most valuable for traders along the Trans-Saharan Trade routes?

• Horse

• Camel

• Dog

• Oxen

The Muslim leader of Mali who supported education, spread Islam, and made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca was

• Sunni Ali

• The Nok

• Sundiata

• Mansa Musa

Which of the following is not a reason that salt was so valuable?

• Preserved food

• Restored the PH balance in humans (needed to survive)

• Could improve crop growth by fertilizing the soil

• Flavored food

Slaves were traded along the __________

• Columbian Exchange

• Triangular Trade

• Silk Road

• Orient Express

Which European nation set up trading posts along the coast of West Africa in the 1400s?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France