West African Empires

Which kingdoms were the major kingdoms in West Africa?

• Mali

• Dahr

• Niani

• Songhai

• Ghana

The river that was considered life to West Africa was 

• Nile
• Niger
• Congo
• Tigris

What is the best definition of Trans Saharan trade?

• Trade through the Saharan Desert
• Trade below the Saharan Desert
• Trade around the Saharan Desert
• Trade above the Saharan Desert

Mansa Musa was a model Muslim King.  When he returned to Mali he...

• brought Muslim artisans, teachers and architects to Mali
• forced all of his people to convert to Islam
• gave away all of his gold to the poor
• started a war with the Muslims of Mecca

Which of the following is the CORRECT order of the West African Kingdoms?

• Mali, Songhai, Ghana
• Ghana, Songhai, Mali
• Songhai, Ghana, Mali
• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

World's largest desert in Northern Africa

• Sahara

• Sahel

• Gobi

• Rub Al Kahli

Africa is a 

• large country
• small country
• large continent
• small continent

The most important West African city, for trade and education, was

• Timbuktu
• Cairo
• Gao
• Rome

Gold was traded equally for salt in West Africa.

• True 
• False

Who was Mansa Musa?

• First Emperor of Songhai

• Moroccan Muslim Traveler

• A Ruler of Mali

• Griot