SSWH6 Quiz: African Kingdoms

1. Which African kingdom was known for its trade in gold and salt?

• Kingdom of Zimbabwe

• Kingdom of Egypt

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Kingdom of Mali

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2. What was the capital city of the Kingdom of Ghana?

• Cairo

• Kumbi Saleh

• Accra

• Timbuktu

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3. Who was the famous ruler of the Mali Empire known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Cleopatra

• Mansa Musa

• Genghis Khan

• King Tut

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4. Which African kingdom was famous for its stone structures and the Great Zimbabwe?

• Kingdom of Mali

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Kingdom of Zimbabwe

• Kingdom of Swaziland

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5. What was the major religion practiced in the Kingdom of Axum?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

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6. Which African kingdom was known for its military strength and expansion under the leadership of King Shaka?

• Mali Kingdom

• Egyptian Kingdom

• Ghana Kingdom

• Zulu Kingdom

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7. What was the capital city of the Kingdom of Mali?

• M'banza-Kongo

• Lagos

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

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8. Which African kingdom was known for its skilled ironworkers and the creation of the famous Benin Bronzes?

• Kingdom of Swaziland

• Kingdom of Mali

• Kingdom of Benin

• Kingdom of Ghana

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9. What was the major trade item of the Swahili city-states along the East African coast?

• Gold, ivory, and slaves

• Tea, coffee, and cocoa

• Diamonds, emeralds, and rubies

• Spices, textiles, and salt

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10. Which African kingdom was known for its powerful military and the construction of the city of Gao?

• Kingdom of Kongo

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

• Zulu Kingdom

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