Unit 3, Lesson 8 Quizs

Timbuktu

• A historic city in Mali, known for its ancient universities and role as a center of trade and Islamic scholarship.

• A modern city in Nigeria, famous for its oil production.

• A small village in Egypt, known for its pyramids.

• A coastal city in South Africa, famous for its wildlife and safaris.

Soninke People

• An ethnic group found in East Africa, known for their nomadic lifestyle.

• An ethnic group found in West Africa, known for establishing the ancient Kingdom of Ghana.

• A group of people in North Africa, famous for their trade routes across the Sahara.

• An ethnic group in Southern Africa, recognized for their agricultural practices.

Almoravids

• A Berber imperial dynasty from the Sahara that expanded its influence into West Africa and Spain in the 11th century.

• A nomadic tribe known for their trade routes across the Sahara.

• A European dynasty that ruled over parts of North Africa during the Middle Ages.

• A religious sect that emerged in the 12th century in the Middle East.

The Sudan

• A region in Africa, south of the Sahara Desert, known for its historical significance and diverse cultures.

• A desert located in North Africa, primarily known for its arid climate.

• A country in East Africa famous for its wildlife and national parks.

• A coastal region in West Africa known for its beaches and tourism.

Tuareg

• A Berber ethnic group known for their nomadic lifestyle in the Sahara Desert.

• A type of traditional North African music.

• A popular tourist destination in Morocco.

• A style of pottery unique to the Sahara region.

Kingdom of Ghana

• An ancient West African empire known for its wealth and trade in gold, established by the Soninke people.

• A modern country located in West Africa, known for its cocoa production.

• A historical kingdom in East Africa famous for its pyramids and pharaohs.

• A trading empire in North Africa known for its salt and spice trade.

Mansa Musa

• The 10th emperor of the Mali Empire, renowned for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca, which showcased Mali's prosperity.

• A famous explorer known for his voyages to the Americas.

• The first emperor of the Mali Empire who established trade routes across the Sahara.

• A legendary figure in African folklore known for his magical powers.

The Malinke

• A West African ethnic group that played a significant role in the establishment of the Mali Empire.

• A South American indigenous tribe known for their agricultural practices.

• A European ethnic group famous for their contributions to classical music.

• An Asian ethnic group recognized for their ancient silk trade.

The Sahara Desert

• The largest hot desert in the world, located in North Africa.

• A vast cold desert located in Antarctica.

• A desert known for its lush vegetation and wildlife.

• The smallest desert in the world, located in Australia.

Morocco

• A country in North Africa, known for its rich history, culture, and influence in the region.

• A small island nation in the Caribbean.

• A landlocked country in Central Africa.

• A region famous for its deserts in the Middle East.