Unit 4: Review

Which geographical feature was most likely the reason that people migrated to and settled in the Kingdoms of Mali?

• It was located near large mountain ranges that prevented attacks

• It was located near major waterways and important natural resources

• It was located in the center of the African continent, making travel easier

• It was located in the African desert, which made growing and selling crops easier

How did trade affect the West African empires?

• Demand for gold and agricultural goods helped the kingdoms become prosperous.

• Arrival of foreign merchants caused widespread unemployment

• Need for salt and textiles helped the kingdoms gain territory in distant places

• Presence of foreign merchants caused food shortages

Which of the following best describes the role of Islam in the Kingdom of Mali?

• Only members of the royal family followed teachings

• Islam originated in the area before the kingdom was founded, so people had long practiced the religion

• Mansa Musa was a devout follower who helped spread the religion throughout the kingdom

• Mansa Musa encouraged many religious traditions and accepted the practice of Islam by the people

Which river provided the West African Kingdoms with water, food and transportation?

• Nile River

• Niger River

• Tiber River

• Euphrates River

Which of the following African leaders improved agriculture in Mali and introduced a new crop (cotton)?

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Askia the Great

Which of the following African leaders ruled in 1464 and wanted to unify, strengthen, and enlarge the empire of Songhai?

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Askia the Great

Which of the following African leaders made a pilgrimage to Mecca, introducing Mali to the world?

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Askia the Great

Which climate region in West Africa has temperatures up to 120 degrees and has almost no rainfall.

• Sahara Desert

• Sahel

• Savannah

• Rainforest

Which climate region in West Africa has plentiful rainfall and various plants and animal species.

• Sahara Desert

• Sahel

• Savannah

• Rainforest

Which climate region in West Africa consists of mostly grassland, with grazing animals and few trees and shrubs.

• Sahara Desert

• Sahel

• Savannah

• Rainforest