sub sahara africa

Fill in the blank.

During ancient times in Africa, ____________ was just as valuable as gold.

Write one (1) fact about the Mali Empire.

Why was salt such an important trade good in West Africa?

Which phrase best describes the term alluvial

gold? (372)

• gold deposited by a river

• precious gold deposits

• gold found in the northern deserts

• gold found in the southern forests

Which phrase best describes the meaning of the

word incentive? (374)

• bribes and other illegal acts

• plantation crops

• good trade relations

• a motivating reason

Africa's "Great Rift Valley" is found in which of the labeled areas?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What did the Bantu and the

Europeans have in common? (370)

• better weapons than the

  people they conquered

• a government that other people copied

• deep interest in helping African

  nations work together

• a desire to spread their religion

Which country would be MOST likely to be found in the area circled on the map?

• Egypt

• Kenya

• Sudan

• Nigeria

Which number is CLOSEST to the Lake Victoria?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Sahara Desert can be found in each of the regions shown on this map EXCEPT for one. Which region is NOT touched by the Sahara Desert?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5