African Empires and Resources

Which of these are African Kingdoms? Select all that apply

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Axium Empire

• Ghana Empire

Why was Mali such a rich empire?

• They mined gold from the bedrock in the Niger river

• They dug gold mines deep in the ground

• They mined for precious gems

• They were inherently wealthy

What resource found in the Sahara desert was more valuable than gold in African commerce and trade?

• Rubies

• Emeralds

• Salt

• Diamonds

Along with Christianity, what two religions are practiced in Africa today?

• Islam

• Traditional tribal religions

• Mormonism

• Buddhism

In traditional African religions, what was the main god referred to as?

• Jehovah

• The Supreme God

• Jesus

• Muhammad

In ancient African religious practices, who do people ask for help with their lives?

• Their landlords

• Their siblings

• Their ancestors

• Their animals

Why are coastal kingdoms advantageous in trade?

• Because they could trade fish and boats easier

• More traders and travellers can reach a coastal kingdom

• They have more money than inland kingdoms

• They love the water and love to swim in it

Ancient African cities like Timbuktu were known for their bustling trade system and what?

• Education opportunities

• Lots of people to make friends

• amazing food

• neat sites for travellers to visit and tour

Why is oral history so important in Ancient African traditions? Select 2 reasons

• Because storytelling was an art

• Stories were written down

• Historical stories weren't written down in records, only told by someone else

• So people would know what you sound like

What important river was a valuable resource for the Mali and Songhai Empires?

• The Nile river

• The Niger River

• The Thames

• The Mississippi River