Ch 12/13 - African Empires/Mongols

African kingdom located near the Niger River and the Sahara Desert?

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Axum

• Zimbabwe

What did people trade on the Trans-Saharan trade route?

• gold and salt

• silver and gold

• gold and porcelain

• salt and paper

Who is known for spreading Islam into Mali?

• Muhammad
• Jesus
• Mansa Musa
• Sundiata Kieta

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

• Timbuktu
• Cairo
• Gao
• Rome

Who were the Mongols?

• Herdsmen who lived in South America

• Nomadic tribes from Mongolia who lived in yurts

• People who built the Great Wall of China

• People who created the world's largest empire

What was the name given to the top ruler of Mongol clans, tribes, or groups?

• Genghis

• King

• Daimyo

• Khan

The Mongols were known for being fierce warriors.

• True

• False

Gunpowder was introduced by who?

• Mongols

• Chinese

• Romans

• Indians

What religion did King Ezana of Axum bring to Africa?

• Chrisianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Where was Mongolia in relation to China?

• north of China
• south of China
• near Tibet
• on the islands