Exploration of West Africa Notes Quizizz

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

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

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Egypt, Nubia, Axum

• Zimbabwe, Kongo, Luba

• Carthage, Numidia, Mauretania

Portugal is number _____ on this map.

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 6

Which European country made voyages of discovery in West Africa?

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

• France

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

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

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

• Gold and salt

• Oil and diamonds

• Iron and copper

• Timber and coal

Why was salt so valuable in West Africa?

• It was used as a currency

• It was used to build houses

• It was used to make jewelry

• It was used to flavor and preserve food

Which European country became interested in increasing West African trade due to obtaining gold and salt?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• Italy

What unfortunate trade did Portuguese traders begin in West Africa, which brought an end to West Africa's trade dominance?

• Trading spices

• Trading enslaved Africans

• Trading textiles

• Trading livestock