West African Empires

Who is known for spreading Islam into Mali?

• Muhammad
• Jesus
• Mansa Musa
• Sundiata Kieta

Which is the correct order, according to time and size?

• Mali, Songhai, Ghana
• Songhai, Mali, Ghana
• Ghana, Songhai, Mali
• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

The river that was considered life to West Africa was 

• Nile
• Niger
• Congo
• Tigris

The most important West African city, for trade and education, was

• Timbuktu
• Cairo
• Gao
• Rome

Which two products were the most valuable trade items for the kingdoms of West Africa?

• gold and grain
• cotton and kola nuts
• gold and salt
• salt and cattle

According to the map, which of the West African trading kingdoms was the SMALLEST?

• Ghana
• Mali
• Songhai
• Axum

Mansa Musa was leader of which West African trading empire?

• Ghana
• Mali
• Songhai
• Axum

How did Ghana profit from outsiders?

• Capturing slaves
• Finding gold mines
• Taxing trade
• Selling fish

The Muslim leader of Mali who supported education, spread Islam, and made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca was

• Sundiata

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Sunni Ali

1.  The city of Timbuktu was known as

• A.  The largest city in the world.
• A.  The most beautiful city in Africa.
• A.  The center of learning and trade.
• A.  A bustling seaport.