Unit 2: Ch. 1.1 Quiz Study Guide

How did Ghana kings become so wealthy?

• they enslaved workers allowing them to save money

• they charged traders a fee for safe passage across their land

• they worked really hard and created a life of wealth for themselves

• they stole from their citizens

Enslaved workers were mining what in the salt region?

• coal

• ore

• salt

• rubies

What is one major risk of traveling with a caravan?

• sandstorms

• tornadoes

• typhoons

• earthquakes

What was the MAIN use of salt in hot climates (such as in Africa)?

• to add flavor to food

• to melt ice

• to preserve food and provide essential nutrients

• to trade and make a major profit

What was the valuable resource that the West African empires controlled?

• silver

• coal

• rubies

• gold

Many West Africans converted to ________ because of trading with North Africa.

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Why was gold valuable in West Africa?

• it was worth a lot of money

• it was rare

• it was malleable

• it was in high demand

Which animal was transporting salt in the caravan?

• donkeys

• horses

• llamas

• camels

Which is NOT a center of trade and culture in West Africa?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Giza

• Songhai

Trade routes in Africa led to ____________ for several civilizations.

• downfalls

• freedom

• enslavement

• prosperity