African Empires

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

The city of Timbuktu was the center of trade and learning for which empire(s)?

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Axum

• Zimbabwe

Which two religions were dominant in Africa?

• Islam

• Animism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

Islam and Arabic were spread to West Africa through trade with _____________________.

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Islamic Empire

The city of Timbuktu was on the _______________ river.

• Zambezi

• Limpopo

• Nile

• Niger

Egypt, Nubia, and Kush were all located along the _____________ river.

• Niger

• Nile

• Zambezi

• Limpopo

Relative Location: Kingdom located in West Africa?

• Axum

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Zimbabwe

Which is the correct order, according to time and size?

• Mali, Songhai, Ghana
• Songhai, Mali, Ghana
• Ghana, Songhai, Mali
• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

Who is known for spreading Islam into Mali?

• Muhammad
• Jesus
• Mansa Musa
• Sundiata Kieta