Early African Civilizations Quiz

Which empire was known for its gold and salt trade?

• Inca Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mali Empire

Who was the famous ruler of the Mali Empire?

• Haile Selassie

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

Which empire was the largest in West Africa?

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Benin Empire

Which empire was located in present-day Niger?

• Mali Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Benin Empire

• Songhai Empire

What was the main economic activity of the Songhai Empire?

• Fishing

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Mining

What was the main economic activity of the Ghana Empire?

• Fishing

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Mining

Who was the famous ruler of the Songhai Empire?

• Haile Selassie

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

The Sahara is

• the world's largest desert
• Africa's longest river
• a high mountain range
• an empire in early Africa

Trans-Saharan trade in early West Africa MAINLY involved the exchange of _________ for gold.

• Iron
• Salt
• Slaves
• Ivory

The vegetation zone with flat grasslands and abundant animal life.

• savannah

• desert

• rainforest

• sahel