West African Kingdoms Quiz

Which of these empires dominated West Africa FIRST?

• Mali

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Egypt

Which conclusion can be drawn from a study of the early civilizations of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• They were isolated from other cultures.

• They had a long and rich history before their first contact with Europeans.

• They were primarily hunter-gatherers.

• They were located in North Africa.

Which of the following African kingdoms was known for creating artwork like that shown in the image above?

• Mali

• Benin

• Songhai

• Egypt

The Golden Stool was a symbol of power in which of the following African kingdoms?

• Mali

• Asante

• Songhai

• Egypt

The first Africans were brought to Virginia in the year 1 and were taken from the 2 kingdom in West Central Africa.

• 1619, Ndongo

• 1620, Mali

• 1600, Ghana

• 1650, Songhai

Which present-day city includes the location where the first Africans were brought to Virginia against their will?

• Richmond

• Hampton

• Norfolk

• Alexandria

This text is from a law passed in the British colony of __________.

• Maryland

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

African people and African goods played an important role in __________.

• Increasing European interest in world resources

• Developing new technologies

• Establishing new religions

• Building large empires in Europe

Based on the map above, a majority of enslaved African people were taken to which TWO destinations in the Western Hemisphere?

• Caribbean and South America

• North America and Europe

• Asia and Australia

• Middle East and India

Which of the following was NOT an economic consequence of the Atlantic Slave Trade to West African kingdoms?

• Loss of population

• Profits for plantation owners

• Introduction of new crops

• Decline in local industries