How many countries make up the continent of Africa?

• 52

• 53

• 54

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the major religions practiced in Africa?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What is a common characteristic that ethnic groups in Africa may share?

• Language

• History

• Types of foods

• All of the above

The Ashanti kingdom is believed to have been founded in what year?

• 1601

• 1701

• 1801

What is the supreme god of the Ashanti religion called?

• Nyame

• Abosom

• Anansi

Which group of people is known for following a system where family descent and inheritance come from the mother's side?

• Arabs

• Ashanti

• Bantu

Arab people began to spread into North Africa around what time?

• Late 500s AD

• Late 600s AD

• Late 700s AD

What was the main reason Arab traders began to lead caravans south across the Sahara Desert?

• To spread Christianity

• To find gold

• To establish trade and spread Islam

From which region did the Bantu speaking people of Africa migrate?

• North of the Sahara Desert

• East of the Sahara Desert

• South of the Sahara Desert

What is the Bantu migration considered as in Africa’s history?

• The smallest movement of people

• One of the largest movements of people

• An insignificant event