Medieval West Africa

West African kings made money on trade by…

• Taxing traders.

• Selling gold.

• Buying camels.

• Mining salt.

Two of the earliest kingdoms in West Africa that controlled the Sahara trade in gold and salt.

• Chad and Niger

• Mali and Ghana

• Nigeria and Benin

• Togo and Benin

The trans-Saharan trade carried out by West Africa civilizations was primarily based on an exchange of . . .

• gold and salt

• ivory and silk

• silver and tea

• hardwoods and animal skins

Which river was important to the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

• Nile

• Niger

• Sahara

• Euphrates

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

second West African empire that prospered from gold-salt trade. After converting to Islam, became a center of Muslim culture.

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Griots

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

Which of the following was not a factor in the wealth and power of African Kingdoms?

• Control of trade routes

• Agricultural advancements

• Large standing armies

• Isolation from other cultures

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

• Mali Empire

• Kingdom of Kush

• Great Zimbabwe

• Aksumite Empire

Hey history buffs! Abigail and William are on a quest to uncover which early West African kingdom was famous for its mighty army and mastery over the gold trade routes. Can you help them out?

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Benin Empire