African kingdoms

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai grew wealthy and powerful because _______

• They controlled the gold and salt trade

• They had a system of laws

• They never grew

• None of the above

a new culture formed in trading towns along East Africa; also a language of East Africa.

• Swahili

• French

• Egyptian

• Axum

first West African Empire that became wealthy through controlling the salt and gold trade.

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Griots

Which of the following is a reason why Songhai grew wealthy and powerful?

• They controlled the the gold trade

• They had a strong army.

• They had a system of laws.

• All of the above

second West African empire that prospered from gold-salt trade. After converting to Islam, became a center of Muslim culture.

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Griots

longest river in West Africa; a trading highway in early times.

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Zambezi River

• Niger River

World's largest desert in Northern Africa

• Sahara

• Sahel

• Gobi

• Rub Al Kahli

largest of the West African trading empires, known for spreading Islam and the Arabic language in West Africa.

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Griot

Why did Mali fall apart?

• It was weakened by attacks from outside borders.

• It lacked safe trade routes for merchants.

• It failed to hide the location of its gold mines.

• It was split up into smaller provinces ruled by governors.

Africa is home to the world's 2nd largest freshwater lake. What is its name?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Erie

• I don't know. I don't think this is even true...