Mod 6- 4 Other People of West Africa

Where are the Hausa city-states located?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Nigeria

• Senegal

Which of the following is a characteristic of Hausa city-states?

• Unified under a single ruler

• Known for their naval power

• Trade in cloth, salt, grain, and enslaved people

• Located in the Sahara Desert

What is a major activity in Hausa city-states?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Trading

• Fishing

Where do the Yoruba people primarily live?

• Ghana and Togo

• Benin and Nigeria

• Mali and Senegal

• Ivory Coast and Liberia

What type of communities do the Yoruba live in?

• Large urban centers

• Nomadic tribes

• Small farming communities

• Coastal villages

Which city was most powerful among the Yoruba from 1100?

• Oyo

• Ife

• Lagos

• Benin

In which century did another kingdom rise in Benin?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

What river is the Kingdom of Benin located on?

• Nile

• Congo

• Niger

• Zambezi

Who was the ruler of Benin in 1400?

• King

• Oba

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

What did the ruler of Benin do in 1400?

• Built a palace

• Raised an army and built city walls

• Conquered neighboring lands

• Established trade routes