Exploring West African Empires and Trade

What was a significant factor in the rise of the Mali Empire?

• The discovery of oil reserves

• Control of gold and salt trade routes

• The invention of the printing press

• The establishment of a naval fleet

Which city became a major center of learning and culture during the Mali Empire?

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Marrakech

• Lagos

What was the primary purpose of the Trans Saharan Trade Routes?

• To connect Europe with Asia

• To facilitate trade between North and West Africa

• To explore the Arctic regions

• To establish trade with the Americas

Which of the following was a key trade good from West Africa during the Trans Saharan Trade?

• Silk

• Spices

• Gold

• Tea

How did Timbuktu contribute to cultural exchange in Africa?

• By being a major port city

• By hosting international sports events

• By being a center for Islamic scholarship and learning

• By producing popular music

Which empire was known for its wealth and influence in Western Africa before the rise of the Mali Empire?

• Roman Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was one of the impacts of the Trans Saharan Trade on West African society?

• Decrease in population

• Spread of Islam

• Decline in agriculture

• Isolation from other cultures

Which of the following was NOT a trade good commonly exchanged on the Trans Saharan Trade Routes?

• Salt

• Gold

• Cotton

• Electronics

What role did camels play in the Trans Saharan Trade?

• They were used as a food source

• They were used for entertainment

• They were the primary means of transportation

• They were used to build roads

Which famous ruler of the Mali Empire is known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Muhammad

• Sunni Ali