Ancient African Empires

In the Ghana Empire most of its population was consisted of:

• Farmers

• Bankers

• Nobles

• Priests

Regarding Carthage, select the alternative that bast summarizes its characteristics:

• It was a big empire but its economy was not preeminent.

• It was a society where women were not important and played no role at all.

• Its economy was based on commerce and trade.

• It was a small city-state where farming played a huge in its economy.

Select the alternative that completes the gaps:

The Mali Empire existed from the _____ century, in the region that today consists of many countries in ____. Its society was ____ and at the top of the hierarchy was the ____. The predominant religion in the Mali Empire was ____.

• 14th to 18th; South Africa; egalitarian; King; Catholicism..

• 13th to 17th; West Africa; stratified; Emperor; Islam.

• 12th to 14th; West Africa; egalitarian; King; Islam.

• 13th to 17th; North Africa; stratified; Pope; Catholicism.

Select the alternative that best describes Songhai's culture.

• Influenced by Buddhism and a blend of traditional African beliefs
• Influenced by Christianity and a blend of traditional African beliefs
• Influenced by Hinduism and a blend of traditional African beliefs
• Influenced by Islam and a blend of traditional African beliefs

Where was the Kingdom of Kush situated?

• In the south of the African continent.

• In West Africa.

• Along the Nile River, Nubia (south of Egypt).

• Along the lake Malawi.

What was the name of Benin's Kingdom leader?

• Emir
• Sultan
• Pharaoh
• Oba

Select the correct alternative regarding the Kingdom of Benin:

• It was known for its intricate bronze artwork.

• It was famous for its silk production and religious freedom.

• It was a kingdom in South Africa and its leader was a demi-god.

• It was ruled by a group of nobles and the Catholicism played a huge role in the government.

Regarding Benin's Kingdom religious system:

• Benin's religious system was based on atheism
• The religious system of the Benin Kingdom was centered around the worship of various deities, with the Oba serving as the intermediary between the people and the gods.
• The Benin Kingdom had a monotheistic religious system worshipping only one god
• The Oba of Benin was not involved in the religious practices of the kingdom

The economy of the Kingdom of Kush was based on:

• fishing, mining, and pottery
• textile production, architecture, and fishing
• cattle herding, pottery, and architecture
• trade, ivory and iron production

Select the correct alternative regarding Carthage's geographical location:

• Carthage was located in South Africa, present-day Mozambique.

• Carthage was located in North Africa, present-day Tunisia.

• Carthage was located in South Africa, present-day Ghana.

• Carthage was located in West Africa, present-day Togo.