History of Africa

Africa is the _____________ largest continent.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

What is the longest river in the world?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Tigris River

What describes a savannah?

• Dry sandy region

• Dense wet forests

• Cold rocky mountains

• Wide open grasslands

Which body of water borders Africa to the north?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Caspian Sea

• Lake Victoria

What is the name of the land feature in the eastern portion of Africa where two tectonic plates meet? The oldest human remains have been found here, and the landscape is very rugged and interesting.

• Great Rift Valley

• Red River Valley

• Grand Canyon

• Mariana Trench

Which West African empire was established first?

• Mali

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Swahili

Who was the first king of Ghana?

• Sudiata

• Exana Axum

• Mansa Musa

• Dinga Cisse

In ancient/medieval Africa, what type of workers were revered as powerful magicians?

• Traders

• Salt Miners

• Iron Smiths

• Camel Trainers

Who was the ruler who united the tribes of the Malinke peoples of West Africa and formed the Empire of Mali?

• Shaka Zulu

• Mansa Musa

• Dinga Cisse

• Sudiata Keita

What religion played an important role in the Mali government?

• Judism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Christianity