The Rise of African Civilizations

When did the first humans appear in eastern and southern Africa?

• Between 150,000 and 200,000 years ago
• Around 3000 B.C.E.
• About seven or eight thousand years ago
• Between 400 B.C.E. and 1400 C.E.

What did early peoples in Africa primarily live as?

• Farmers and mechanical engineers
• Hunters and gatherers
• Merchants
• Artisans

What type of crops do farmers in the rain forest zone of Africa primarily grow?

• Grains
• Root crops
• Fruits
• Vegetables

During the 700's Berber and Arab traders brought ___________ to West Africa.

• Islam
• Judaism
• Buddhism
• Christianity

What influenced Mali's society during Mansa Musa's rule?

• Greek culture
• Chinese architecture
• Arabic language, Islam, and Muslim architecture
• Indian spices

Which kingdom thrived on the Nile River for hundreds of years?

• Ghana
• Mali
• Kush
• Zimbabwe

Which region did the trans-Saharan trade routes connect West Africa to?

• North America
• Europe
• Asia
• North Africa

What is the longest river in Africa?

• Nile
• Djenne-jeno
• Sudan
• Missouri

What advantage did Ghana's military power give them?

• Control over trade routes
• Access to advanced technology
• Strong alliances with neighboring kingdoms
• Abundance of natural resources

What did the kings of Ghana use their wealth from trade to do?

• Build a large army
• Construct monumental buildings
• Expand their language
• Invest in education