47. Africa

What was the primary item traded across the Sahara Desert?

• Spices

• Salt

• Gold

• Textiles

Which geographic feature is a barrier to trade in West Africa?

• The Niger River

• The Sahara Desert

• The Red Sea

• The Atlas Mountains

Which two kingdoms were important in West Africa?

• Mali and Zimbabwe

• Mali and Songhai

• Songhai and Aksum

• Aksum and Zimbabwe

Where did Mansa Musa make a pilgrimage from?

• Aksum to Mecca

• Zimbabwe to Mecca

• Timbuktu to Mecca

• Mali to Mecca

What is the main religion in North and West Africa?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

Which kingdom was located in Southern Africa?

• Mali

• Songhai

• Aksum

• Zimbabwe

What river aided agriculture and trade in Mali?

• The Nile River

• The Congo River

• The Niger River

• The Zambezi River

What was the religion of the Aksum kingdom?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

How were products moved across the Sahara Desert?

• Camel

• Train

• Boats

• Dog sled

Which city was an Islamic center of learning and trade in West Africa?

• Timbuktu

• Mecca

• Aksum

• Zimbabwe