Ancient African Kingdoms

Which letter on the map above is the location of ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush?

• w

• x

• y

• z

Which of these river systems was home to ancient civilizations in both Egypt and Nubia?

• The Nile river

• Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• Indus River Valley

• Zambezi River

Cities grew and flourished near the major rivers in large part because

• rivers provided the only transportation between cities which were far apart.

• the cities were home to the temples honoring the gods of the rivers.

• the cities needed large quantities of water to support their industries.

• rivers allowed abundant crops to grow, increasing an area's population.

These are pyramids found in Meroë, which was once the capital of the Kingdom of Kush in Nubia. What do they tell us about the Kush?

• Their architecture did not use sturdy materials.

• They used a democratic form of government.

• Their society was influenced by the Egyptians

• They did not have any religious belief systems.

From the first century B.C. until the 7th century A.D., the Kingdom of Axum was a powerful empire in eastern Africa along the Red Sea. Which of the following factors contributed to Axum's rise in power?

• It was the home of a large university and many scholars came there to study.

• It was the most technologically advanced society at the time.

• It was able to conquer neighboring civilizations because of its strong military.

• It was located on an important trade route linking the Roman Empire with India.

By 800 A.D., Ghana had become a powerful trading center in West Africa. What were two of the most important goods traded by Ghana?

• gold and salt

• tea and ivory

• tea and ivory

What was responsible for the development of many towns and cities in Sub-Saharan Africa during the 11th century through the 15th century?

• trade

• agriculture

• politics

Which shows the correct order of dominance of empires in West Africa?

• Ghana-Mali-Songhai

• Songhai-Mali-Ghana

• Mali-Ghana-Songhai

• Mali-Songhai-Ghana

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Kingdom of Mali of West Africa?

• It controlled all of the trade routes between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

• It controlled trade routes which had previously been controlled by the Kingdom of Ghana.

• it was the first African empire to trade extensively with Europe.

Askia Muhammad was the king of the Songhai Empire from 1493 until 1528. Which of these changes did Askia Muhammad implement in the Songhai government?

• He eliminated taxed and reduced government services.

• He introduced laws which were based on the teachings of the Quran.