Ancient African Kingdoms

Choose 3 of the items that the Kingdom of Ancient Ghana traded

• Weapons

• Cola nuts

• Gold

• Spices

• Copper

Which modern day country was the Aksum empire located in?

• Chad

• Nigeria

• Ethiopia

• Egypt

When was the kingdom of Aksum established?

• 400 BCE

• 1400

• 1852

• 300 BCE

Emma and Henry are on a thrilling adventure through history! Can you help them discover which African empire was famous for its bustling trans-Saharan trade routes and the legendary city of Timbuktu?

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Benin Empire

This ancient east African kingdom was the first to adopt Christianity and had its own currency. It coins have been discovered in India.

• Egypt

• Axum

• Nubia/Kush

• Ghana

Which African empire was known for its control of trans-Saharan trade routes and its capital, Timbuktu?

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Benin Empire

Match the following kingdoms to their timelines:

• 1400s-1500s

• Ghana

• 1222-1670

• Mali

• 300-1200

• Songhai

• 1000s-1400s

• Aksum

• 200-1000

• Zimbabwe

Which early West African kingdom was known for its wealth and trade in gold?

• Mali Empire

• Kingdom of Kush

• Great Zimbabwe

• Aksumite Empire

Which early East African kingdom was known for its maritime trade and connections with the Arabian Peninsula?

• Kingdom of Kush

• Aksumite Empire

• Great Zimbabwe

• Benin Empire

Hey history buffs! Ava and Daniel are on a quest to discover which early West African kingdom was famous for its ironworking and terracotta sculptures. Can you help them out?

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Nok Culture

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire