Africa's Great Civilizations Quiz

What is the largest pre-colonial structure in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• The Pyramids of Giza

• The Great Enclosure of Great Zimbabwe

• The Sphinx of Giza

• The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

The Aksum Kingdom Trade belongs to?

• Ancient Civilizations

• Trade and Commerce

• World History

• Africa's Great Civilizations

What was a key factor in the wealth of the Ghana Empire?

• Their control over the Nile River.

• Their unique system of double taxation.

• Their advanced military technology.

• Their alliances with European empires.

Who was the richest person in history, associated with the Mali Empire?

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• Mansa Musa

• Julius Caesar

What city did the Mali Empire incorporate that became a center for education, religion, and trade?

• Cairo

• Rome

• Timbuktu

• Athens

How did the Songhai Empire manage its large territory?

• By forming alliances with neighboring empires.

• By dividing it into five provinces.

• By centralizing all power in the capital.

• By using advanced communication technology.

Using the map, in which part of Africa did the Gold-Salt Trade exist?

• West Africa

• East Africa

• Southern Africa

• None of the listed areas

What answer best fits the "?" regarding international trade in the graphic organizer?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Axum

• Zimbabwe

Identify and explain 2-3 ways Trans-Saharan trade contributed to the development of kingdoms in sub- Saharan Africa.