West African Quiz

What two resources were the most valuable products in West Africa?

• Gold

• Silver

• Wheat

• Rice

• Salt

What were most early tribes in Africa based around?

• A common ancestor

• Wildlife

• Warfare

• Agriculture

What important mineral was mined in NORTH Africa?

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Salt

• Pepper

What important mineral was mined in WEST Africa?

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Salt

• Pepper

Which European power first interacted with any African kingdoms?

• British

• Dutch

• Portuguese

• Spanish

What caused the downfall of the Songhai Empire?

• Disease

• Tribal Warfare

• Firearms

• Europeans

What was the earliest known city in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Axum

• Mogadishu

• Djenne

• Cairo

What was one of the first wealthy West African kingdoms that controlled the trade routes between the salt and gold mines?

• Ghana

• Axum

• Mali

• Songhai

Who was the famous Mali leader that led a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 after converting his empire to Islam?

• King Ezana

• Abu Bakr

• Mansa Musa

• King T'Challa

What was the famous West African kingdom that reigned from 1235 to 1400 CE?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Great Zimbabwe

• Mali