Early Societies in West Africa

Which of these clues about the African past describes an artifact?

• A farming tool

• A palm tree

• A traditional dance

• Family Legends

Few large settlers developed in the Sahara because it was too

• Rocky

• Forest-Like

• Dry

• Mountainous

What is the primary reason people in different terrains traded with each other?

• Large empires ruled over different terrains

• The Nile river only passed through some of these locations

• Such locations belonged to different cultural groups

• Different resources were found in each place

Why did extended-family groups first settle south of the Sahara?

• To farm

• To Trade

• To mine gold

• To fight off invaders

What did extended-family groups do for defense against dangers?

• The joined other communities to form villages

• They offered tribute to the leaders of hostile bands

• They lived in isolated areas to avoid danger

• They dug ditches around their communities

Which technology did the Hittites developed that spread into Africa?

• Iron smelting

• The wheel

• Paper making

• Gunpowder

Archeologists found copper at Jenee-jeno. The nearest copper mines are located 600 miles away. What does this indicate about the people of Jenne-jeno?

• They engaged in war

• They understood how to mine

• They carried on long-distance trade

• collected tribute from neighboring states

Which of these was an advantage to becoming part of an empire?

• Paying tribute to the king

• Serving in the military

• Getting protection from raiders

• Trading with the local population

Which geographical feature in West Africa has tall grasses and trees with a long rainy season.

• The Sahara

• The Rainforest

• The Tundra

• The Savannah

What is a Griots?

• A special type of tool used for farming

• Powerful-trained warriors who protected the king

• Storytellers who told the history of the community

• Part of the lowest West African social structure