Ch. 12 Review

Which three kingdoms dominated West Africa until 1600 CE (A.D.)?

• A) Egypt, Nubia, and Kush

• B) Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

• C) Zimbabwe, Axum, and Carthage

• D) Ethiopia, Sudan, and Libya

The early history of West Africa is difficult to learn because most history was not ______.

• written

• spoken

• drawn

• sung

What were the two important minerals that made the Kingdom of Ghana wealthy and powerful?

• Silver and Copper

• Salt and Gold

• Iron and Coal

• Diamonds and Oil

During the time of the Ghana kingdom, salt was so valuable that it was often used as what? Fill in the blank: Salt was often used as ______.

• Jewelry

• Building material

• Money

• Decoration

Which of the following goods was NOT traded by the Kingdom of Mali?

• Gold

• Spices

• Ostrich feathers

• Silk

The Kingdom of Mali traded gold for ______.

• salt

• copper

• fresh water

• spices

What was the main religion in the Songhai Kingdom?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

The main power of Songhai was its strong ______.

• economy

• military

• agriculture

• diplomacy

Which West African kingdom was at its peak of power between 1250-1300s CE?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

Fill in the blank: The largest of the three West African kingdoms was ______.

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai