West Africa Station Packet Questions

What are the four vegetation zones found in West Africa?

• Desert, Rainforest, Tundra, Grassland

• Savannah, Desert, Rainforest, Tundra

• Sahara, Sahel, Savannah, Rainforest

• Sahara, Sahel, Savannah, Semi-desert

Which body of water borders West Africa to the north?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Sahara Desert

Which river is mentioned as providing fertile soil for farming in West Africa?

• Nile River

• Niger River

• Congo River

• Zambezi River

Which of the following natural resources is NOT mentioned as being found in the Sahara?

• Gold

• Oil

• Salt

• Copper

What is the main reason the Sahel has more rainfall than the Sahara?

• It is closer to the equator.

• It has more vegetation.

• It allows for the growth of grasses and low shrubs.

• It is a mountainous region.

Which vegetation zone in West Africa is best for growing crops and raising livestock?

• Sahara

• Sahel

• Savannah

• Rainforest

Where was the Kingdom of Ghana located?

• In modern-day Ghana

• In the Sahel, contained by the Senegal and Niger Rivers

• In modern-day Mauritania and Mali

• In the Sahara Desert

What was the Kingdom of Mali known for?

• Being located in the Sahara Desert

• Being a small kingdom without influence

• Extending north into the Sahara Desert and benefiting from salt and gold mines

• Conquering the Kingdom of Songhai

Which empire conquered the Kingdom of Mali?

• The Kingdom of Ghana

• The Kingdom of Songhai

• The Empire of Benin

• The Empire of Burkina Faso

At its peak, the Kingdom of Songhai spanned across which modern-day countries?

• Ghana, Mali, and Senegal

• Burkina Faso, Benin, and Ghana

• Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria

• Mauritania, Mali, and Senegal