Later African Civilizations

What was the metal that made Ghana wealthy and powerful?

• Platinum

• Silver

• Copper

• Gold

Where was Ghana located?

• North Africa

• South Africa

• West Africa

• East Africa

Answer explanation

The empire of Ghana was located in West Africa.

After the fall of Ghana what empire was founded and built on top of it? (after Susu's reign)

• Songhai Empire

• Fulani Empire

• Mali Empire

The Trans-Saharan trade involved the transfer of _______ from West Africa for _______ in North Africa. [Select 2]

• Gold

• Cattle

• Millet

• Salt

Desert located in northern Africa that is similar in size to the United States...

• Sahara

• Savannah

• Vegetation Zone

• Rainforests

What resource would you find in the Sahara?

• Gold

• Salt

• Millet

• Cattle

a people group who came from North Africa, who often spoke Arabic, practiced Islam, and traded with West Africans.

• Kinship

• Berbers

• Kumbi

• Griots

Why did the mansa (king) never take Ibn Batutta to see the gold mines?

• the Mali government wanted to keep the location of the gold mines a secret from foreigners.

• even the mansa (king) didn't know where the gold mines were located

• The mansa (king) only chooses the worthiest of guests to visit the mines

• Ibn Batutta left right before the mansa (king) could show him the mines

What was the title of the ruler of the Empire of Mali?   

• President 
• King 
• Mansa
• Ghana 

What religion played an important role in the Mali government?       

• Christianity
• Islam
• Judaism
• Buddhism