Western Africa

Which 2 natural resources brought wealth to the ancient Western African empires?

Which are ways African culture from Ghana, Mali, and Songhai have endured?

• Oral histories

• Arabic language

• Religious rituals

• Music, dance, and art

• All are ways their culture has endured

Which animal had the greatest impact on the Trans-Saharan trade during ancient Africa

• Elephant

• Llama

• Camel

• Horse

Which is the correct description of a griot during ancient Africa?

• Responsible for land management

• Responsible for giving out jobs in a village

• Responsible for the transmission of history

• Responsible for all take out food orders

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

• Mali Empire

• Kingdom of Kush

• Great Zimbabwe

• Aksumite Empire

Hey explorers! Can you guess which African country is the top oil producer? Anika and Benjamin are curious to see if you know!

• Angola

• Nigeria

• Libya

• Algeria

Which African country is the largest producer of cocoa in the world?

• Ghana

• Nigeria

• Ivory Coast

• Cameroon

What factors helped the leaders of Ghana to create a powerful empire?

• iron tools

  &

  trade

• rain forests

  &

  rivers

• religion

  &

  trade

• The Sahara

  &

  the Sahel

The emperor known for his wealth and generosity:

• Julius Caesar

• Joey Thacker

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

A method by which traders who cannot speak each other’s language can trade without talking

• Quiet Trading

• Griotting

• Caravanning

• Silent Barter