Social Studies

Which is the second largest Continent in the world?

• Tanzania

• Africa

• Universe

• Oceans

A period of great achievements in Islamic culture, science and technology between 800 and 1100 is referred to as the ___________ ____.

(a)  

This kingdom of (a)   is best known for the king Mansa Musa who established learning centers like Timbuktu for Muslim scholars to study at. 

The trading center of _____________ lost its power due to wars with its Muslim neighbors.

• Axum

• Kilwa

• Great Zimbabwe

• All of the above

The ruins of Axum are in the present-day country of

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

• Zimbabwe

• Tanzania

West Africa stretches from west of the Sahara to ______.

• Atlantic Coast

• Pacific Coast

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which is NOT a climate in West Africa?

• Steppe

• Tropical Savanna

• Humid Tropical

• Highland

Europeans wanted goods like _______________ that came from Africa.

• gold

• ivory

• rubber

• all of the above

How long is the Niger River

• 4,300 miles

• 8,000 miles

• 1, 500 miles

• 2,600 miles

What are the precious stones mined in African war zones, often by forced labor, and used to fund armed rebel movements called?

• War Diamonds

• Blood Stones

• Blood Diamonds

• War Stones