Early African Civilizations

When a region dries out and can no longer support much vegetation this is called

• Saharafication

• desertification

• modification

• amelioration

How have scholars traced the Bantu migrations?

• by studying language patterns

• by looking for architectural similarities

• by listening to folk tales

• by tracing maternal surnames

Which was NOT a skill Bantu speakers spread when migrating?

• ironworking

• domesticating animals

• sailing

• farming

Which geographic feature prohibited easy trade in North Africa?

• the Sahara desert

• the Kalahari desert

• the Nile River

• the Niger River

Which best explains cataracts which slowed trade?

• mountains

• water falls

• massive cliffs

• below sea level shorelines

What two resources formed a firm foundation for empirical growth in Africa?

• gold and leather

• gold and kola nuts

• salt and cotton cloth

• gold and salt

How did the food surplus MOST impact Africa?

• led to a decrease in farming

• led to an increase in slave trading

• led to increased trade

• led to the development of kingdoms

Which African ruler formed strong bonds with Muslim traders?

• Sondiata

• Mansa Musa

• Ibn Battutah

• Askia Muhammad

Mansa Musa was the emperor of which kingdom?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Niger

• Islamic

What did Mansa Musa make in 1324?

• A network of trade for corn

• A pilgrimage or hajj

• A new kingdom to expand the old called Nubia

• the first African government