Module 14 West African Civilizations

Which was NOT important for the development of West African kingdoms?

• Nile River

• war

• Niger River

• gold and salt trade

The first West African kingdom was __________.

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Mali

Which helped Ghana develop into an empire? (select multiple)

• Trade routes that passed through the area.

• Taxes paid by traders and those living in Ghana.

• Forcing conquered people to pay tribute.

• Investing in camel caravans.

What technology allowed for a food surplus in Ghana?

• harnesses for oxen

• iron fariming tools

• engine powered tractors

• steel plough

What product had the same value as gold Africa?

• silk

• cotton

• iron

• salt

How did Ghana's use of iron help it become such a powerful empire?

• improved farming tools

• made better/stronger weapons

• increase food supply

• All of the above

The Ghana Empire ended because_________. (select multiple)

• groups Ghana had conquered rebelled.

• gold and salt lost value, so Ghana lost its wealth.

• Muslim Almoravids invaded and cut off trade routes through Ghana.

• herds of animals brought by the Almoravids overgrazed the land and left it unusable for farming.

Which of the following helped strengthen West African kingdoms?

• fertile land

• control of trade

• gold and salt mines

• all of the above

What helped the Mali empire develop? (select two)

• Being located in the rain forest allowed them to profit from making medicine from the plants.

• Being located on the Niger River gave them fertile soil and control of trade on the river.

• Clearing more land for farming and starting to grow cotton.

• Sharing power with local leaders of the conquered people.

This city became the center for culture, trade, and education

• Senegal

• Cairo

• Madagascar

• Timbuktu