African Kingdoms--Unit Review

How did the kingdoms of West Africa grow to develop and prosper?

• The gold and salt trade routes allowed kingdoms to control trade and be prosperous.

• Trading salt for ivory or land allowed farmers more land to grow goods.

• Through war tactics, they were able to conquer smaller tribes to become successful.

• They used the canal system to directly trade with Europe which allowed them to become more advanced

Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300s is evidence that?

• the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa.

• Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire.

• European culture was taught to the cultures of western Africa.

Which kingdom is NOT in West Africa?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Kush

Which Kingdom is in Southern Africa?

• Great Zimbabwe

• Kush

• Axum

• Mali

Which West African Kingdom was Mansa Musa from?

• Mali

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Egypt

What was the language of religion and learning in West Africa, after Mansa Musa?

• Latin
• Arabic
• Swahili
• Senegalese 

The Songhai Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

• Ghana

• Mali

• Benin

• Great Zimbabwe

The Mali Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Aksum

• Benin

Zimbabwe's rulers became rich because

• They mined salt and sold it to Berbers

• They taxed the trade goods (gold, ivory) that went through their land.

• They raised cattle and sold them

• The made and sold textiles

Mansa Musa, Mali's greatest ruler, did all the following EXCEPT:

• made a pilgrimage (hajj) to Makkah.
• rejected Islam in favor of traditional West African beliefs.
• brought teachers, poets, Muslim books and medical knowledge to Mali.
• put the kingdom of Mali on the map with his display of wealth and power.