History of Africa Test

Approximately how many years ago did the first humans come to Africa? (a)  

• 7,000 to 8,000 years ago
• 150,000 to 200,000 years ago
• 1,200 years ago
• In the 700s

What geographical feature made by movements in the Earth's crust is located in East Africa?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Nile River

• The Great Rift Valley

• The Red Sea

Which desert played a significant role in keeping North Africa separate from the rest of the continent?

• Kalahari Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

What was the first great trading empire in West Africa known as?

• Mali

• Songhai

• Axum

• Ghana

(a)   was the leader that helped Mali grow twice its size.

• Muhammad Ture
• Sundiata Keita
• Mansa Musa
• Berber

Which empire became very powerful under Muhammad Ture?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Axum

Islam became popular in West Africa after being introduced by which groups?

• Berber and Arab merchants

• European colonists

• Asian traders

• Indigenous African tribes

When did civilizations in Africa begin?

• 150,000 to 200,000 years ago

• 7,000 to 8,000 years ago

• After the Sahara Desert separated North Africa

• When Mali grew under the rule of Mansa Musa

Match the following geographical features with the correct description of their location in relation to Africa.

• Elevated landforms that rise prominently above their surroundings

• Plateaus

• Natural flowing watercourses

• The Sahara Desert

• A geographical feature that is elevated but flat on top

• Rivers

• What geographical feature separated North Africa from the rest of Africa?

• Mountains

Which empire became the biggest in West Africa after the decline of Mali?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Axum

• Zimbabwe