West African Quiz

What major trade resources did West Africa export to North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe?

• Silk and spices

• Gold, ivory, and salt

• Timber and textiles

• Tea and porcelain

The introduction of camels allowed for:

• Farming innovations

• Construction of gold mines

• Extensive trade routes across the Sahara

• Spread of Christianity

Which regions imported West African resources during this period?

• East Asia and India

• North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe

• South America and the Caribbean

• Sub-Saharan Africa exclusively

Which kingdom’s leadership is attributed to Dinga Cisse?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Morocco

Mansa Musa is best known for:

• Introducing Islam to Africa

• His pilgrimage to Mecca

• Founding Timbuktu

• Conquering Morocco

The largest African empire in history was:

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Morocco

Sunni Ali is known for:

• Spreading Christianity

• Conquering Mali

• Establishing the Ghana Empire

• Invading Morocco

Sunni Ali’s successor was overthrown because he:

• Refused to accept Islam

• Lost a major battle

• Mismanaged trade routes

• Supported Moroccan invaders

Who overthrew Sunni Ali’s son to become king of Songhai?

• Dinga Cisse

• Muhammad Ture

• Mansa Musa

• Moroccan invaders

What weapon gave Morocco an advantage during its invasion of Songhai?

• Catapults

• Cannons