7.23/7.24 Trading Empires in Africa Quiz

What was the primary reason the Berber people began crossing the Sahara around 400 CE?

• To spread Islam
• To establish trade with West Africa
• To escape from North Africa
• To find new land for farming

How did the introduction of the camel in 200 CE impact trade in Africa?

• It made trade faster
• It allowed for larger caravans
• It improved the survival rate of animals
• It reduced the cost of goods

Which goods were commonly traded from West Africa to North Africa?

• Gold, salt, and ivory
• Wheat, textiles, and spices
• Silk, silver, and tea
• Fish, timber, and coal

What role did taxes play in the wealth of the Ghana Empire?

• They were used to fund military campaigns
• They were collected from traders passing through
• They were used to build schools
• They were given to the poor

What was a significant factor in the decline of the Ghana Empire?

• Overpopulation
• Invasion from North Africa
• Natural disasters
• Loss of trade routes

Which empire conquered Ghana in 1240 CE?

• Songhai
• Mali
• Mansa Musa
• The Berbers

How did Mansa Musa contribute to the Mali Empire?

• He expanded its territory
• He built the first university
• He established trade with Europe
• He ended the slave trade

What was Timbuktu known for during the Mali Empire?

• Military training
• Trade and education
• Agricultural production
• Mining operations

What was one of the main reasons for the rise of the Songhai Empire?

• Control of the gold mines
• Strong military power
• Trade with Asia
• Support from European nations

Which of the following was a key factor in the fall of the Songhai Empire?

• Internal conflicts
• Natural disasters
• Invasion from the North
• Loss of trade routes