Exploration and Trade in Portugal

Who was the first European explorer to round the tip of Africa?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which cape did Vasco da Gama sail around to reach Asia?

• Cape Horn

• Cape of Good Hope

• Cape Verde

• Cape Cod

Which city in Africa did Vasco da Gama visit during his voyage?

• Cairo

• Mombasa

• Johannesburg

• Lagos

Where was salt primarily mined in West Africa?

• South

• East

• North

• West

What was the Empire of Ghana known for in terms of religion?

• Building temples

• Building mosques

• Building churches

• Building synagogues

What was the Empire of Ghana's stance on Muslim traders?

• Hostile

• Welcoming

• Indifferent

• Restrictive

What event led to the growth of the Songhai Empire?

• The rise of the Mali Empire

• The collapse of the Mali Empire

• The discovery of gold

• The invention of new trade routes

What city did Askia Muhammad make an important center for Islamic studies?

• Gao

• Djenne

• Timbuktu

• Bamako

What did the Portuguese do as they explored the west coast of Africa?

• Abolished slavery

• Used force to protect the slave trade

• Established schools

• Promoted peace

During which centuries did the Vikings explore Iceland, Greenland, and North America?

• 600s and 700s

• 800s and 900s

• 1000s and 1100s

• 1200s and 1300s