African Origins

What were the dominant trade items in the West African kingdoms?

• cloth and diamonds

• salt and gold

• cotton and spices

• weapons and iron

Which religion impacted the West African kingdoms?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

What was the main river in West Africa?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Rhine River

• Niger River

How did trade impact the religion of Islam?

• helped the religion spread

• the religion lost supporters

• Islam was not affected

• caused conflict between Muslims

What famous leader of Mali made a pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Alexander the Great

• King Tut

• Mansa Musa

• Nelson Mandela

What did African kingdoms depend on for their survival?

• religion

• help from European countries

• trade

• nothing - they had everything they needed

What is the largest desert in Africa?

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Arabian Desert

What country is in red on the map?

• Egypt

• Libya

• Angola

• Nigeria

What country is represented in red on the map?

• Ethiopia

• Morocco

• Sudan

• Libya

After the empire of Ghana fell, the empire of _______________ was established in nearly the same place.

• Mali

• Southern Ghana

• Kenya

• Morocco