Mr. T Early African Empires

James and Aiden are studying ancient African economies. What was the main base of these economies?

• Agriculture with crops such as millet, sorghum, and yam

• Industrial production

• Fishing and maritime trade

• Mining and metallurgy

During a school project, Mason and Priya learned about the role of griots in ancient African societies. Who are griots?

• Farmers responsible for crop production

• Warriors leading military campaigns

• Oral historians, storytellers, and musicians

• Traders exchanging goods between regions

What contributed to the rise of the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• The introduction of trans-Saharan trade routes

• The development of advanced weaponry

• The establishment of democratic governments

• The discovery of new agricultural technologies

Jackson and Liam discussed what was a significant factor in the fall of the Ghana Empire?

• Change in the trans-Saharan trade route

• Invasion by the Roman Empire

• Lack of agricultural development

• Discovery of new gold mines

In history class, James asked who led the uprising with the Malinke kings to strengthen the Mali Empire in 1235?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Askia Muhammad

• Sumanguru

In history class, Emma asked: "What was the capital of Mali during the reign of Mansa Musa?"

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Ghana

• Songhai

In history class, Jackson asked: 'Which ruler is known for leading a large religious caravan to Mecca in 1324?'

• Sundiata

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Sumanguru

What advantage did Anika's team have when they participated in the science fair in 1591?

• Larger team

• Gunpowder

• Better presentation

• More funding

In history class, Grace asked: 'Which kingdom was an important center of trade and Islamic scholarship in the area of present-day Chad?'

• Mali

• Songhai

• Kanem-Bornu

• Ghana

During the history lesson, Scarlett and Isla discussed what became a significant factor in the decline of the Kingdom of Kongo?

• The introduction of Christianity

• Overgrazing and resource depletion

• Portuguese colonization

• Advanced ironworking techniques