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Ancient African Kingdoms

Authored by Karen Lewis

History

6th - 7th Grade

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Ancient African Kingdoms
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

w

x

y

z

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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