Review 14.1

Africa is the __________ largest continent in the world

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

The interior landscape of Africa which is a raised flat region.

• True
• False

Where did the earliest civilizations in West Africa form?

• in the Sahara
• along the Niger and Senegal rivers
• on the savanna
• on the Mediterranean coast

Which trade item from outside the region did West Africans need most?

• A gold
• B camels
• C salt
• D iron

How does labor specialization benefit a society?

• A It allows people to become expert at different jobs.
• B It makes it possible for people to rise in social class.
• C It ensures equal distribution of wealth.

How did the rulers of Ghana become wealthy?

• A by mining and selling salt
• B by developing iron-working technology
• C by controlling the gold supply

Which religion did North African traders bring to Ghana?

• A Islam
• B Christianity
• C Judaism

A synthetic resource is a natural material that people can use to meet their needs.

• True
• False

The layers of the eco system of Africa include the following except for...

• savanna
• sahel
• rainforest
• beach

The trans saharan trade market relied heavily on salt and gold.

• True
• False