West Africa Test 7.21-7.26

Which number correctly located the Sahara?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which number correctly identifies the location of the Gulf of Guinea on the map?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which is not one of Africa's climatic zones?

• rainforest
• desert
• plateau
• savanna

Based on the map and your knowledge of West African history, which statement explains the reason cities developed in these empires?

• Cities' universities attracted students from many lands who moved to them to study.
• Cities had large agricultural markets and technologically advanced tools needed by farmers.
• Cities attracted missionaries who sought to spread religion further throughout West Africa.
• Cites' resources were in high demand and an overland trade route connected them to North Africa.

Which two trade cites were important to the growth of trade in West Africa?

• Mecca and Djenne
• Timbuktu and Djenne
• Monrovia and Gao
• Timbuktu and Tripoli

One of the main aspects of the development of West African kingdoms was the emergence of cities. The first city, Koumbi Saleh, grew on the edge of the Sahara where the Kingdom of Ghana developed around it. Further inland, three bustling centers emerged along the Niger River: Djenne, Timbuktu, and Gao. These cities were the major sites of trading activity in the Malian Empire. Gao eventually broke from a declining Mali and created the Songhai Empire. Which conclusion is supported by the information and your knowledge of West Africa?

• Outside influences caused cities to decline.
• Exhaustion of resources forced cities to change.
• Trading centers promoted regional development.
• Conflicts among cities hindered cultural advancement.

Economy of West African Empires *The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai thrived on the wealth of gold. *Cities were established for trade of gold and salt. * Timbuktu became an economic and cultural center. Which conclusion is best supported by the list?

• African rulers limited the manufacture of finished goods.
• Trans-Saharan trade routes helped maintain regional commerce.
• African rulers limited trade with overseas nations.
• Trans-Saharan trade routes were controlled by nomadic warlords.

Before Islam became influential in West African empires, indigenous people believed in animism. What is "Animism"?

• Where people believe that God speaks directly to them
• Where spirits of nature are honored and believed to help guide people
• Where people believe in many powerful Gods
• Where animals are used for trade and money

How did the West African Kingdoms grow to be so wealthy?

• They were excellent at raising camels
• They controlled the silver and sand trade
• They were excellent farmers and herdsmen
• They taxed people that travelled in and out of their empires

What major trade resources did the three empires control?

• spices and wild animals
• honey, salt, and pepper
• salt and gold
• bronze and iron