African Empires & Islam Test

Where was the Ghana Empire located?

• Northern Ghana

• Eastern Mali and Western Sudan

• Southern Algeria

• Southeastern Mauritania and Western Mali

What contributed to the decline of the Ghana Empire?

• A massive earthquake

• Emergence of new trade routes

• Internal conflicts only

• Invasion by the Romans

Who were the Almoravids?

• Merchants from Europe

• A trading group from North Africa

• A religious and military movement

• The founders of the Ghana Empire

What religion had a strong foothold in the Ghana Empire?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Traditional African religions

• Buddhism

What does the term 'Ghana' traditionally mean?

• The Great Empire

• Land of Gold

• The title of the ruler

• Warrior King

What was the Ghana Empire known for?

• Pottery

• Gold

• Silk production

• Spices

Which empire overshadowed Ghana in power and influence in West Africa?

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Mali Empire

• The British Empire

What was the capital of the Ghana Empire?

• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Kumasi

• Koumbi Saleh

What led to the decline of the Kingdom of Axum?

• Global warming

• Alien invasion

• Meteor impact

• Changing of trade routes

What did the Kingdom of Axum export?

• Electronics and Software

• Ivory, Gold, Spices, Incense, and Slaves

• Cars and Machinery

• Tea and Coffee