Practice Ancient African Kingdoms

Where was the Kingdom of Aksum located?

• West Africa

• East Africa

• North Africa

• Southern Africa

What was King Ezana known for?

• Expanding the salt trade

• Converting Aksum to Christianity

• Building pyramids

• Conquering Mali

What was one major achievement of Aksum?

• Controlling the Nile River

• Developing a written script called Ge'ez

• Discovering gold mines

• Establishing the Great Enclosure

What religion has been significant in Ethiopia since ancient times?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What is Ethiopia famous for?

• Iron tools

• Rock-hewn churches

• Salt mines

• Large stone walls

Which Ethiopian ruler is linked to the legend of the Ark of the Covenant?

• Mansa Musa

• Menelik I

• Sundiata Keita

• Askia Muhammad

What was Ghana known for?

• Controlling the gold and salt trade

• Building pyramids

• Establishing Christianity

• Ironworking in Southern Africa

What led to the fall of Ghana?

• Invasions by the Almoravids

• Drought and famine

• Overuse of resources

• Conflicts with Ethiopia

What was the title given to Ghana’s rulers?

• Pharaoh

• Kaya Maghan

• Oba

• Sultan

Who was Mali’s most famous ruler?

• Mansa Musa

• King Ezana

• Shaka Zulu

• Sundiata Keita