15.2 West African Civilizations

What were the two most important trade items in West Africa?

• Gold and Salt

• Ivory and Diamonds

• Silk and Spices

• Cotton and Leather

Which animal was crucial for trade across the Sahara due to its ability to travel long distances without water?

• Horse

• Ox

• Camel

• Donkey

Who was the famous ruler of Mali known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and lavish distribution of gold?

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Ibn Battuta

• Sundiata

Which empire was known for its university in Timbuktu?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Benin

• Mali

What was the primary reason for the decline of Ghana's empire?

• Invasion by the Almoravids

• Economic recession

• Natural disasters

• Internal rebellion

Which of the following was not a West African empire?

• Ghana

• Egypt

• Mali

• Songhai

What was the main reason the Hausa city-states did not develop into an empire?

• Geographical barriers

• Lack of military strength

• Constant fighting among themselves

• Economic sanctions

Who was the leader that conquered Timbuktu and expanded the Songhai Empire?

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

• Sundiata

Which city-state was known for its trade in enslaved persons?

• Kano

• Gao

• Zazzau

• Timbuktu

What material did the Saharan village of Taghaza use for building houses due to its abundance?

• Wood

• Clay

• Salt

• Stone