West Africa

Which of the following lists all of the civilizations in West Africa during ancient times?

• Greece, Rome, Phoenicians

• Egypt, Kush, Mesopotamia

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Indus, Perisans, Assyrians

Which of the following is a vegetation zone in West Africa?

• Temperate zone

• Polar Zone

• Equator Zone

• Savanna

click the two factors that contributed to the growth of Trans- Saharan Trade?

• the need for precious stones

• the desire to find new spices

• the use of Camels

• the spread of Islam

What contributed to Ghana's wealth and success?

• Ghana taxed the goods that passed through

• Ghana sold camels to merchants traveling the Sahara

• Ghana had a powerful army and conquered many lands

• Ghana raided neighboring villiages and took resources

Which resources could be found in the savanna?

• mahogany and teak

• gold and salt

• rice, millet and animals

• savanna is a dessert so nothing grows there

In which vegetation zone would one find mahogany and teak trees?

• Rainforest

• Woodland forest

• Sahel

• Savanna

click all the qualities of a camel that made them desirable for trans- Saharan trade?

• long lashes

• long. fast legs

• hairy ears

• able to drink lots of water

What does the term "trans-Saharan trade" mean?

• Trade routes that ran north of the Sahara

• Trade routes that connect Egypt to Rome

• Trade routes that run across the Sahara Desert

• Trade routes that use camels

Which of the following trade good was the city of Taghaza best known for?

• Gold

• ivory

• salt

• wool

Which area was known for its gold?

• Timbuktu

• Taghaza

• Wangara

• Ciaro