Ancient African Kingdoms

Which line of latitude runs through Africa?

• 82 degrees South Latitude

• 34 degrees North Latitude

• 66 degrees North Latitude

• 0 degree latitude

The largest and driest desert in the world covers the northern third of the African Continent. What is the name of the largest desert in the world?

• Sahara

• Mojave

• Namibian

• Gobi

Which sea is located to the north of the African continent?

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caribbean Sea

Which ocean lies to the west of the African continent?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Where was the Empire of Ghana located?

• Northern America

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Africa

• Western Africa

What two resources helped the Empire of Ghana to become wealthy?

• Millet and Guns

• Fish and Cotton

• Silver and Diamonds

• Gold and Iron

What major geographical feature was just to the north of the Empire of Ghana?

• Pacific Ocean

• Namibian Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Nile River

Salt was sometimes used as money and was about as valuable as _______________. Select the answer that best completes the statement.

• iron

• silver

• gold

• diamonds

What major empire did the Empire of Ghana become part of after it collapsed?

• Empire of Ghana

• Empire of Mali

• Empire of Songhai

• Empire of Morocco

Where was the Empire of Mali located?

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Africa

• Northern America

• Western Africa