West Africa: Ghana and Mali

West Africa: Ghana and Mali

7th Grade

41 Qs

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West Africa: Ghana and Mali

West Africa: Ghana and Mali

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History

7th Grade

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RL.7.9, 8.EE.A.3, RL.8.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was salt such an important trade good in West Africa?

West Africans gave salt to their animals.
West Africans used it to preserve food.
Salt was used in the animist religious rituals.
It was used by families as a cleansing agent,

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What religion did Mansa Musa practice?

Islam
Christiantity
Animism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What animal was the most useful in the exchange of gold, silk, and salt?

Camel
Horse
Elephant
Alpaca

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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This desert in north Africa was crossed by traders moving salt and gold.

Gobi
Taklimakan
Savana
Sahara

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What brought Islam to West Africa?

War
Trade
Emporers
Crusades

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What physical feature in West Africa encouraged the movement of people, goods and ideas?

Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Niger River
Sahara Desert

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Earliest empire which lasted for nearly 800 years. This empire was known for its strong army and control of the gold mines. Iron and gold were two major products of the region.

Songhai
Berbers
Ghana
Mali

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