Sub-Saharan Africa

Which African empire was located just north of the Niger River and is known for its center of learning at Timbuktu?

• Mali

• Asante

• Songhai

• Kongo

Which African empire was located along the Congo River and is known for its elaborate artwork?

• Songhai

• Mali

• Ghana

• Kongo

Which west African empire still practiced its indigenous religion ~1500 CE?

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Mali

• Asante

Which African empire could be found near the Cape of Good Hope?

• Ethiopia

• Zulu

• Kongo

• Asante

Which east African empire was ruled by a monarch centered on Christianity?

• Axum

• Ethiopia

• Mali

• Ghana

What vast geographic feature dominates North Africa?

• Cape of Good Hope

• Sahara Desert

• Niger River

• Horn of Africa

What was the most important river system of West Africa?

• Congo

• Nile

• Niger

• Limpopo

Which African empire's economy focused on agriculture and livestock and had little to no involvement with the slave trade?

• Zulu

• Ethiopia

• Songhai

• Asante

What was the most important river system of central Africa?

• Niger

• Nile

• Zambezi

• Congo

During the 16th century, which raw material did Ethiopia export?

• Silver

• Salt

• Iron

• Ivory