African Kingdoms

What was the ancient city of Timbuktu most known for?

What are at least 4 tough conditions that traders faced when crossing the Sahara? (actually mentioned in Studies Weekly)

Which city was a popular trade destination on the Eastern end of the Sahara trade route?

• Timbuktu

• Rome

• Cairo

• Mecca

What was the most popular item to trade for gold along the Sahara trade route?

• Diamonds

• Salt

• Cotton

• Silver

Which ancient civilization did the Kushites most resemble?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Ghana

• Rome

What is the largest desert on Earth?

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Death Valley

• Antarctica

Which ancient African kingdom used warriors in canoes to control all of the river regions and river trade?

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Mali

• Kush

Which kingdom gained their power from controlling the land that people had to travel through to trade?

• Kush

• Mali

• Ghana

• Songhai

How many people did Mansa Musa take on his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• 1,500

• 100,000

• 800

• 60,000

What was Mansa Musa known for while traveling to Mecca?

• Destroying many robbers along the way

• Giving away much gold to the poor

• Losing many followers due to the harsh environment

• Making the trip in record time