Exploration of West Africa Notes Quizizz

Exploration of West Africa Notes Quizizz

6th Grade

18 Qs

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Exploration of West Africa Notes Quizizz

Exploration of West Africa Notes Quizizz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What was the main motivation of the rulers of Portugal to explore West Africa?

To find a faster and safer trade route to the country of India

To find a quicker way to North America

To obtain more land for Portugal to claim for themselves.

To obtain more salt for food preservation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which three empires dominated West Africa from 300 to 1600 A.D.?

Ghana, Mali, Songhai

Egypt, Nubia, Axum

Zimbabwe, Kongo, Luba

Carthage, Numidia, Mauretania

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Portugal is number _____ on this map.

2

5

4

6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which European country made voyages of discovery in West Africa?

Spain

England

Portugal

France

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the Portuguese rulers in exploring West Africa?

To find new land for settlement

To discover new spices

To find a faster and safer trade route to India

To establish colonies in Africa

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which three powerful West African empires did the Portuguese make contact with?

Egypt, Nubia, and Kush

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

Zulu, Ashanti, and Yoruba

Benin, Congo, and Zimbabwe

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What natural resources helped Ghana, Mali, and Songhai become powerful?

Gold and salt

Oil and diamonds

Iron and copper

Timber and coal

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