Unit 3: West Africa Empires Review 2023

1. The empires of Ghana and Mali are located in

2. How did the people of West Africa use the Niger River?

• It was a rich source of whales
• It helped Egypt become fertile
• It was a key route for trade
• It was used to get salt

3. How did Ghana become wealthy?

4. CHECK the two most important trade goods in North and West Africa?

• Gold
• Silver
• Salt
• Ivory
• Kola nuts

5. Which of these is NOT true about the Sahara desert?

• Trans-Saharan trade passes through it
• It is hot and dry
• Gold comes from the Sahara
• Salt comes from the Sahara

6. What is one reason why salt was so important to trade for in Africa?

• It can be used as poison for your enemies
• It was easy to carry
• It helps keep food from going bad
• It's shiny

7. Which African king showed that even the richest Muslims must make a pilgrimage to Mecca?

8. What did Mansa Musa bring back to West Africa with him after his pilgrimage to Mecca?

9. Traditional African cultures had an oral tradition which means they did not have...

10. West African history and legends were kept and taught by...