African Kingdoms, City-States, and Empires, 12.2 EH, p 390-3

What Bantu language developed in East Africa and is the most widely spoken Bantu language in use today?

• Swahili

• French

• Arabic

• Hindi

Which kingdom began its rise in the modern region of Ethiopia and Eritrea around 1000 BC and by the AD 200s controlled trade routes between the Mediterranean Sea and Asia?

• Aksum

• Mali

• Ghana

• Songhai

Which religion worked its way into East Africa, across North Africa, and into West Africa beginning in the AD 600s?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Hinduism

How did the kings of Kilwa and Ghana make money on the trade that occurred in their kingdoms?

• They taxed the trade

• They sold food to caravans

• They trades slaves with passing caravans

• They created groups of mercenaries who could be hired to protected caravans

What did the Romans build in North Africa?

• roads

• canals

• pyramids

• cataracts

Besides being an important caravan stop, what was the Songhai city of Tombouctou known for?

• It was a great Muslim learning center

• It was a great Christian learning center

• It was a great Roman learning center

• It was a great Jewish learning center

What did the people of Ghana need from North Africa?

• gold

• salt

• purple dye

• bronze

What religion did the Romans introduce into North Africa?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Where did seasonal winds allow East African traders to travel?

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

• Australia

What is the term for a religious journey?

• pilgrimage

• caravan

• sojourn

• campaign