Unit 9 - Geography and History of Africa - (long)

What type of regions are found in the interior of Africa?

• Desert

• Savanna

• Tundra

• Mountainous

What is found in the center of the African continent?

• Deserts

• Grasslands

• Rainforest regions

• Tundra

What role did Africa's east coast play in history?

• It was a major agricultural area.

• It was used for trade ports.

• It was a mining region.

• It was a tourist destination.

Which oceans facilitated trade between Africa and other regions?

• Atlantic and Pacific

• Arctic and Southern

• Arabian and Indian

• Mediterranean and Red

When did historians believe that trade began moving across the Sahara Desert?

• Around 300 AD

• Around 500 AD

• Around 700 AD

• Around 900 AD

What animal was introduced to the region that made Trans-Saharan Trade possible?

• Camel

• Horse

• Elephant

• Donkey

What were the two main goods that dominated the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Gold and silver

• Gold and salt

• Salt and spices

• Spices and silk

Why did merchants travel in groups of camel caravans across the desert?

• To find new trade routes

• To avoid getting lost

• For safety from the heat

• To carry more goods

What is a caravan in the context of desert trade?

• A type of desert animal

• A group of merchants traveling together

• A large tent used by traders

• A special type of camel

When did the salt and gold trade begin in Africa?

• 300's AD

• 400's AD

• 500's AD

• 600's AD