Ancient Africa Civilizations Test

What body of water played a major role in the development of the Ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Nile River

Where was Ancient Egypt located?

• Northeast Africa

• Southern Europe

• Eastern Asia

What are the three major kingdoms that make up the history of Ancient Egypt?

• The Viper, Cat, and Crocodile Kingdoms

• The Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms

• The First, Second, and Third Kingdoms

What two resources helped the Empire of Ghana to become wealthy? Choose TWO.

• Iron

• Salt

• Gold

• Silver

What kind of government did the Empire of Ghana have?

• Democratic

• Communist

• Feudal

What major geographical feature was just to the north of the Empire of Ghana?

• Sahara Desert

• Nile River

• Mount Kilimanjaro

What city of Mali was considered a center of learning and education?

• Gao

• Koumbi Saleh

• Timbuktu

What ruler of Mali is famous for his lavish trip to Mecca?

• Shaka Zulu

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

What resource did Mansa Musa bring back to Mali after his trip to Mecca?

• Scholars

• Gold

• Silk

What was a griot?

• A governor of a province

• A musician or storyteller

• An iron worker