Africa Review

What is the belief that bodies of water, animals, and trees have spirits called?

• The belief is called animism.

• The belief is called atheism.

• The belief is called polytheism.

• The belief is called nihilism.

Who was the first leader of the Mali Empire?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Sunni Ali

What is the Sahara Desert?

• A large desert in Africa

• A mountain range in Europe

• A rainforest in South America

• A river in Asia

What is the term for Africa's open grasslands with scattered trees?

• The term for Africa's open grasslands with scattered trees is 'savanna'.

• The term for Africa's open grasslands with scattered trees is 'tundra'.

• The term for Africa's open grasslands with scattered trees is 'rainforest'.

• The term for Africa's open grasslands with scattered trees is 'desert'.

What is a Trans-Saharan Caravan?

• A group of traders traveling across the Sahara Desert

• A type of vehicle used in desert regions

• A festival celebrated in the Sahara Desert

• A species of camel found in the Sahara Desert

Who was the most powerful leader of the Songhai Empire?

• The most powerful leader of the Songhai Empire was Askia the Great

• The most powerful leader of the Songhai Empire was Mansa Musa.

• The most powerful leader of the Songhai Empire was Sundiata Keita.

• The most powerful leader of the Songhai Empire was Sunni Ali.

What is the major trading city/center of West Africa located in the Mali Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Marrakech

• Lagos

What is the process in which people exchange goods without contacting each other directly called?

• Silent Barter

• Auction

• Trade

• Negotiation

What is the capital city of the Songhai Empire?

• The capital city of the Songhai Empire is Gao.

• The capital city of the Songhai Empire is Timbuktu.

• The capital city of the Songhai Empire is Djenne.

• The capital city of the Songhai Empire is Agadez.

What is the term for a hand woven brightly colored fabric?

• Kente

• Denim

• Silk

• Linen