Africa and Mesoamerica

Which conclusion about trade is best supported by the information on this map?

• The Sahara Desert prevented trade.

• Timbuktu was a center of trade in West Africa.

• Cairo and Mecca were trading partners.

• West African gold and salt were traded along the Zaire River.

What is the primary language family spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Niger-Congo

• Indo-European

• Sino-Tibetan

• Afro-Asiatic

Which ancient civilization is known for building pyramids in Mesoamerica?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

What is the largest desert in Africa?

• Kalahari

• Sahara

• Namib

• Libyan

Which Mesoamerican civilization is known for its calendar system?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Zapotec

What is the longest river in Africa?

• Congo

• Nile

• Zambezi

• Niger

Which African country was never colonized?

• Nigeria

• Ethiopia

• Ghana

• Kenya

What is the capital of the Aztec Empire?

• Tikal

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Chichen Itza

Which African region is known for its biodiversity and rainforests?

• Sahara

• Sahel

• Congo Basin

• Maghreb

What was the primary crop of the Maya civilization?

• Wheat

• Maize

• Rice

• Potato