CFE Review - Medieval Africa (West Africa)

Which river is shown flowing through the Songhai Kingdom in the map of early West African Kingdoms from 500 to 1600 C.E.?

• Congo River

• Nile River

• Niger River

• Zambezi River

What was the primary location of the Kingdom of Ghana during its peak period?

• Along the Nile River

• Along the Senegal River

• Along the Congo River

• Along the Zambezi River

What commodities were primarily traded by the Kingdom of Ghana that led to its wealth?

• Spices and silk

• Timber and ivory

• Salt and gold

• Cotton and diamonds

How did the Kingdom of Ghana facilitate its trade with the Arabs in North Africa and the Middle East?

• By sea routes along the Mediterranean

• Using large fleets of ships

• Sending huge caravans of camels across the Sahara desert

• Through river navigation

What impact did the wealth from trade have on the Kingdom of Ghana?

• It led to frequent invasions by neighboring tribes

• It allowed Ghana to expand and absorb more tribes into their kingdom

• It caused economic inflation and poverty

• It isolated Ghana from other African kingdoms

According to the map, which desert's edge did the trade routes of the Ghana Empire touch?

• Kalahari Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Mojave Desert

What significant change occurred in the Kingdom of Ghana due to trade with Muslims in North Africa?

• The king of Ghana adopted Christianity.

• The king of Ghana converted to Islam.

• The king of Ghana established diplomatic ties with Europe.

• The king of Ghana outlawed all religions except traditional African beliefs.

What type of educational institutions were built throughout Ghana after the introduction of Islam?

• Libraries

• Madrassas

• Primary schools

• Technical colleges

What happened to the capital of Ghana around 1076 AD?

• It became a major trade hub.

• It was destroyed during a revolt.

• It was renamed to Mali.

• It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What was the fate of the Kingdom of Ghana after the destruction of its capital?

• It became an independent modern state.

• It was absorbed into the Empire of Mali.

• It established a new capital in Timbuktu.

• It ceased to exist as a recognized political entity.