West African Kingdoms

Which West African Kingdom was known for its vast wealth and control of the gold and salt trade routes?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Benin

Mansa Musa, one of the most powerful rulers in history, was associated with which West African Kingdom?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Benin

How did camels contribute to the trade in West African Kingdoms?

• They were used for transporting goods across the Sahara Desert.

• They were a source of food for traders.

• They were used for military conquests.

• They were a sacred animal in the kingdoms.

Which West African Kingdom was famous for the University of Timbuktu, a center of learning and scholarship?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Benin

The Ghana Empire declined primarily due to:

• Invasion by the Mali Empire

• Internal conflicts and over-reliance on trade

• A decrease in the demand for gold and salt

• Drought and desertification

How did the kingdom of Ghana acquire its wealth?

• Through control of the gold trade and taxation

• Through conquest of neighboring empires

• Through trading ivory and spices with Asian merchants

• Through mining diamonds and gemstones

What role did griots play in West African Kingdoms?

• They were royal advisors to the kings.

• They were merchants who facilitated trade.

• They were oral historians, storytellers, and keepers of tradition.

• They were the highest-ranking military officers.

What geographical feature helped protect the West African Kingdoms from invasions from the north?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Great Rift Valley

• The Nile River

Which religion was introduced to West African Kingdoms through trade and cultural diffusion?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What was the unique and efficient trading system employed by West African Kingdoms like Ghana, which involved the exchange of goods without direct communication between traders?

• Quiet Exchange

• Silent Barter

• Hushed Trade

• Muted Swap.