North and West Africa

In the Empire of Mali, who was Mali's greatest leader?

• Mufusa
• Mansa Musa
• King Kong
• Nelson Mandela

What brought Islam to West Africa?

• War
• Trade
• Emporers
• Crusades

How did the empire of Ghana become rich?

• farming

• forest resources

• taxes from traders

• mosques and libraries

Who was Mali's first great leader?

• Mansa Musa
• Ibn Battuta
• Sunni Ali
• Sundiata

True or False: The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world.

• True
• False

What does "Sahara" mean?

• hot
• sandy
• desert

What is a caravan?

• A group of merchants and camels crossing the desert.
• A port city that engages in trading.
  A port city that engages in trading.
• A special vehicle used for sleeping.
• A type of golden necklace worn by camels.

Which of the following is closest to the Mediterranean Sea?

• Sahara 
• Gao
• Atlas Mountain Range
• Sudan

What is a commodity?

• any trade good
• a scace item
• a caravan of camels
  a caravan of camels
• a valuable mineral such as gold

What were the main trading commodities in North and West Africa?

• gold and salt
• slaves, gold and salt
• iron ore and gold
• diamonds and gold