WHI.12 - Africa

What is the Sahara known for?

• A major river

• A large mountain range

• The biggest hot desert in the world

• The largest rainforest

Which religion spread to West Africa through trade?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What was Mansa Musa famous for?

• Exploring new lands

• Founding the city of Timbuktu

• His immense wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca

• Inventing navigational tools

What is the significance of Timbuktu?

• Famous for trade and learning

• A major sea port

• The birthplace of a religion

• Known for its large desert

Who were the Griots?

• Storytellers and musicians who preserved history

• Rulers of the Mali Empire

• Traders across the Sahara

• Warriors of ancient Africa

What does 'Trans-Saharan' refer to?

• A cultural movement in southern Africa

• A type of ship used by African traders

• Trading and traveling across a big desert

• An ancient language group

What was the primary activity of the Bantu Migration?

• Building monumental architecture

• Spreading their language and culture

• Establishing new trade routes

• Exploring uncharted territories

Which of these is NOT a commodity traded on the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?

• Salt

• Slaves

• Sand

• Gold

Which desert did the African trade routes have to cross?

• Kalahari Desert

• Thar Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

Which trading resource was provided by the desert?

• gold

• diamonds

• cloth

• salt