Wealth and Traditions of West Africa

Which of the following was NOT a part of Ancient Ghana?

• Mauritania

• Senegal

• Mali

• Egypt

What was the role of the king in the trade of Ghana?

• He was a passive observer.

• He actively participated in trade.

• He collected taxes/tribute from traders.

• He banned all trade activities.

Which empire existed from 1464 to the 1500s?

• Songhay

• Mali

• Ghana

• Almoravids

What was one of Mansa Musa's notable contributions to education?

• Building libraries in Europe

• Starting the University of Sankore

• Establishing schools in Asia

• Creating a new alphabet

What was Mansa Musa's title?

• Emperor of Songhay

• King of Mali

• Pharaoh of Egypt

• Sultan of Morocco

What type of goods did the Hausa craftspeople produce?

• Pottery and textiles

• Carvings, leather, and art

• Jewelry and sculptures

• Metalwork and glass

Who lived in the Ife and Oyo kingdoms?

• Hausa and Bakongo

• Yoruba and Bini

• Zulu and Ashanti

• Maasai and Kikuyu

What did the Benin kingdom extend?

• The Sahara Desert

• The borders of the empire

• The Nile River

• The Atlantic Ocean

What type of art is Benin known for?

• Pottery and textiles

• Beautiful works of art and bronze

• Wood carvings and leather

• Glass and metal sculptures

Who were the Bakongo people?

• People of East Africa

• People of West Central African rainforest

• People of North Africa

• People of Southern Africa