Wealth and Trade in Ancient Empires

What did the traders carry through the Kush lands?

• Spices and silk

• Ivory, ebony, and furs

• Gold and silver

• Pottery and textiles

What did the Kush kingdom rule over?

• Egypt

• Sudan

• Ethiopia

• Libya

What was the primary reason for the wealth of the Kush kingdom?

• Agriculture

• Trade and iron production

• Fishing

• Textile manufacturing

What was a key factor in the strength of the Songhai Empire?

• Its large gold reserves

• Its strong military

• Its advanced technology

• Its diplomatic relations

What role did the Indian Ocean play in Swahili culture?

• It isolated the Swahili people

• It was a barrier to trade

• It facilitated trade and cultural exchange

• It was used for religious pilgrimages

What was a significant factor in the growth of African cultures according to the text?

• Development of agriculture

• Control of trade routes

• Expansion of empires

• Discovery of new lands

What was the relationship between the Aksum kingdom and the Red Sea?

• Aksum was located far from the Red Sea

• Aksum had no access to the Red Sea

• Aksum's port city was on the Red Sea

• Aksum traded only on land routes

What role did the Swahili culture play in trade?

• It isolated Africa from Asia.

• It facilitated trade between Africa and Asia.

• It restricted trade to only African nations.

• It focused solely on the gold trade.

What happened to the Aksum trading routes around A.D. 700?

• They were expanded

• They were taken over by Arabs

• They were abandoned

• They were destroyed by natural disasters

What was a key reason for the wealth of the Aksum kingdom?

• Their military strength

• Their agricultural innovations

• Their strategic trade connections

• Their religious influence