World History and Geography West African Empires

How does this picture show how trade can lead to wealth in a civilization?

• When you see a lot of trade going on people can make money.

• The trading of slaves, means free labor which makes you wealthy.

• Gold being traded to multiple groups directly leads to wealth.

• A diversity of trade resources can lead to multiple groups gaining wealth over time.

How could the trade center of Timbuktu lead to conflict among civilizations in West Africa?

• The control of salt and gold in Timbuktu would lead to more wealth for the ruling nation.

• The merchants of the city caused conflict within Timbuktu

• Timbuktu would draw in enemies from other nations, wanting to trade for similar items.

• Selling of goods would bring in thieves looking to steal items from the kingdom.

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

• Timbuktu
• Cairo
• Gao
• Rome

What is a caravan?

• pilgrimage to Mecca
• group of traders that travel together
• storytellers who pass down oral history
• exchanging of goods without direct contact

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

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

• Ghana
• Mali
• Songhai
• Axum

Mansa Musa was leader of which West African trading empire?

• Ghana
• Mali
• Songhai
• Axum