West Africa

This is a map of Africa. What letter marks the location of the Niger River?

• A

• B

• C

• D

This is a map of Africa. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Sahara Desert?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This is a map of Africa. Which number indicates the location of the savanna?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This map shows the locations of various mines and trade routes across western and northern Africa. Based on the map, what natural feature would have likely assisted western African traders?

• Lake Chad

• Lake Victoria

• Niger River

• Nile River

This chart describes several of the geographic features of Africa.

Which term best completes this chart?

• bush

• Patagonia

• Sahel

• tundra

This is a map of Africa. Which number correctly identifies the Atlantic Ocean?

• 3

• 1

• 4

• 2

How are Djenne and Timbuktu similar?

• They are both former capitals of the Ottoman Empire.

• They are both historical centers of trade in West Africa.

• They are both holy cities according to Jewish traditions.

• They are both located on the Silk Road.

This is a map of Africa. Which number correctly identifies the Gulf of Guinea?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

This is a map of Africa and Southwest Asia. Which number correctly identifies the city of Djenne?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4

This map shows some of the trade routes in West Africa. What conclusion can be drawn from this map?

• West Africa was isolated by the Sahara Desert and had little contact with other civilizations.

• Rivers (such as the Niger), natural resources, and trade routes made it possible for civilizations in West Africa to prosper.

• Trade in West Africa was limited since the area lacked effective ways to transport goods.

• West Africa lacked lucrative natural resources and had to make products such as textiles to trade.