African Civilization 8.1-8.3

Which is the largest hot desert in the world?

• Senegal

• Sahara

• Soninke

• Sahel

How did Islam spread in West Africa?

• Through trade

• Through conquest

Which is the belief that spirits in animals, plants, and other natural things have an influence on people's daily lives?

• Animism

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

• Confucianism

Which ruler of Mali is considered to be the wealthiest person in world history?

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad

• Djenne

• Mansa Musa

Which was an important center of trade and education in Songhai?

• Djenne

• Timbuktu

• Koumbi Saleh

• Niani

a storyteller in West Africa

• Griot

• Mercenary

• Barbarian

• Gladiator

a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.

• Savanna

• Aqueduct

• Griot

• Islam

a group of people descended from the same ancestor

• clan

• dhow

• convert

• griot

Which of Africa's distinctive geographic zones is near the Equator and has large amounts of rain? It is 10% of Africa's land.

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Mediterranean

• Savannah

Which of Africa's distinctive geographic zones is made up of small areas of mild climate. It produces abundant crops that can support large populations.

• Mediterranean

• Savannah

• Desert

• Rainforest