Ancient African Kingdoms

Finish the sentence:

The Kingdom of Zimbabwe was established by the Kalanga people of present day ... , ... and ...

• Ethiopia

• South Africa

• Egypt

• Botswana

• Zimbabwe

What are the purposes of the stone architecture in the Kingdom of Zimbabwe?

• Artistic design

• Shelter

• Protection

How long did the Kingdom of Zimbabwe last for?

• 2 years

• 500 years

• 30 years

• 10,000 years

What was the Kingdom of Zimbabwe's major partner?

• the Kingdom of Ancient Ghana

• the Kingdom of Kush

• the Kingdom of Mapungubwe

• the Kingdom of Aksum

What trades were the Kingdom of Zimbabwe able to control?

• Ivory trade

• Gold trade

• Religion trade

• Food trade

Which modern day countries were the Kingdom of Ancient Ghana located in?

• Zimbabwe

• Mali

• Mauritania

• Chad

Along trade routes, Ancient Ghana was also known as ...

• the Land of Gold

• Trading land

• the Land of the Rich

• It was still known as Ancient Ghana

Why was the Kingdom of Ancient Ghana being placed at the gates of the Sahara Desert, important?

• It kept unwanted people out

• It was the best place for trade

• It helped their plants grow

• It was the best place for protection

Both the royals, and the subjects of Ancient Ghana were allowed to collect gold, making the kingdom very wealthy

• False

• True

Which two products were the most valuable trade items for the kingdoms of West Africa?

• gold and grain

• cotton and kola nuts

• gold and salt

• salt and cattle