African Geography and History Quiz

What is a savanna?

• A large desert area

• A tropical rainforest

• A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions

• A mountainous region

What is a dhow?

• A type of traditional African clothing

• A type of African musical instrument

• A type of sailing vessel

• A type of African dance

What is a clan?

• A large city

• A group of related families

• A type of government

• A religious ceremony

Who was a famous leader of the Kingdom of Mali?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Shaka Zulu

What was the Kingdom of Songhai known for?

• Its small size

• Its lack of resources

• Being one of the largest and most powerful empires in African history

• Its isolation

What was Kilwa's significance?

• A center for agriculture

• A trade hub between Africa and the Indian Ocean world

• A military base

• A religious site

A major trade system in West Africa where gold from the south was traded for salt from the north.

• Silk Road

• Salt-Gold Trade

• Spice Route

• Transatlantic Trade

What is the term for the traditional beliefs of African societies before major world religions spread?

• Modern Beliefs

• Indigenous Religions

• Ancient Myths

• Cultural Traditions

Which early West African kingdom was known for its wealth and trade in gold and salt?

• Kingdom of Mali

• Kingdom of Songhai

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Axum

Who was the wealthy ruler of Mali known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Askia Muhammad

• Sunni Ali