Africa: A Shared History (Skyline Unit 1, Lesson 1, Slate 8)

How many countries are there in Africa?

• 54

• 10

• 100

• 25

What is the name of the river that helped ancient Egypt grow crops?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

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What did blacksmiths in the Kingdom of Ghana make from iron ore?

• Tools and weapons

• Jewelry and clothes

• Boats and houses

• Paintings and books

What did ancient Egyptians trade along the Nile River?

• Gold, papyrus, linen, and grain

• Bananas, apples, and oranges

• Oil, cars, and computers

• Wool, cheese, and milk

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What valuable resource was ancient Ghana located on?

• Gold mine

• Silver mine

• Diamond mine

• Coal mine

What did the kings of Ghana use to make their dogs' collars?

• Precious metals

• Leather

• Wood

• Plastic

Which city became a center of Islamic learning and culture in the Empire of Mali?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Accra

• Lagos

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Who was one of the richest and most powerful kings of the Empire of Mali?

• Mansa Musa

• King Tut

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

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What did the people of Mali mostly do for a living?

• Farmers

• Fishermen

• Miners

• Hunters

Which river did the Songhai Empire set up their empire south of?

• Niger River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River