Geography of West Africa

Geography of West Africa

6th Grade

8 Qs

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Geography of West Africa

Geography of West Africa

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Social Studies

6th Grade

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which empire reached its peak in the 14th century under the leadership of Mansa Musa?

Ghana Empire

Mali Empire

Transatlantic Slave Trade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest hot desert in the world and covers a significant portion of West Africa?

Sahara Desert

Niger River

Mount Nimba

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ethnic group in West Africa is known for their vibrant kente cloth, traditional festivals, and oral storytelling traditions?

Yoruba

Ashanti

Fulani

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the earliest and most powerful empires in West Africa known for its wealth and control of the trans-Saharan trade routes?

Ghana Empire

Mali Empire

Transatlantic Slave Trade

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river is one of the major rivers in West Africa and provides water for irrigation, transportation, and fishing?

Sahara Desert

Niger River

Mount Nimba

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mountain range is known for its rich biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Sahara Desert

Niger River

Mount Nimba

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which nomadic pastoralist group found across several West African countries is known for their cattle herding and distinctive clothing?

Yoruba

Ashanti

Fulani

8.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did West Africa play in the transatlantic slave trade?

Ghana Empire

Mali Empire

Transatlantic Slave Trade