West African Empires

What were the three major West African Empires that ruled from 300 - 1600AD?

• Songhai, Mali, Ghana

• Songhai, Mali, Congo

• Mali, Ghana, Turkey

• Songhai, Mali, Niger

What were the two natural resources that were used for trade?

• Gold and Copper

• Gold and Salt

• Salt and Silk

• Silk and Spices

True or False?

Timbuktu was a major city for trading along the Niger river.

• True

• False

This person was one of the most famous and powerful rulers of the African Empires.

• Jack Silk

• Alexander the Great

• Timbuktu

• Mansa Musa

Which West African Empire was the largest (biggest)?

• Mali

• Ghana

• Congo

• Songhai

Which West African Empire was the smallest in size?

• Mali

• Ghana

• Congo

• Songhai

Where were the empires of Africa located?

• North Africa

• South Africa

• East Africa

• West Africa

What was the name of the trade route that helped the West African Empires grow because of salt and gold trade?

• Trans-Saharan Route

• Trans-Egypt Route

• Mediterranean Sea Route

• West Africa trade route

This picture is pointing to the ________ African Empire.

• Congo

• Songhai

• Mali

• Ghana

This picture is pointing to the ________ African Empire.

• Congo

• Songhai

• Mali

• Ghana