Medieval Africa Empires Trade and Religion

The video tutorial covers the history and geography of Medieval Africa, focusing on the powerful empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. It explains the spread of Islam in North and West Africa, the role of camels in trade, and the cultural differences between Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa. The tutorial also discusses the Middle Passage, part of the triangular trade route that transported enslaved Africans to the New World.

What is one of the main reasons Europeans avoided Sub-Saharan Africa until the late 1800s?

• Lack of natural resources

• Dense forests

• Presence of the tsetse fly

• High mountain ranges

Which desert acts as a barrier between Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Atacama Desert

What animal significantly boosted trade between Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Elephant

• Camel

• Horse

• Donkey

What were the two main commodities that drove the economy of the Ghana Empire?

• Gold and silver

• Iron and copper

• Salt and spices

• Gold and salt

Who was the emperor known for doubling the size of the Mali Empire?

• Sundiata

• Askia Muhammad

• Sunni Ali

• Monsa Musa

Which city was the capital of the Mali Empire under Monsa Musa?

• Kano

• Kumasi

• Gao

• Timbuktu

What religion spread to the Ghana Empire through trade?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

Which empire conquered the Songhai Empire in 1591?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Moroccan Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What was the Middle Passage?

• A path for explorers to reach the Americas

• The journey of enslaved Africans to the New World

• A route for transporting goods within Africa

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

Which of the following best describes the Middle Passage?

• A peaceful trade route

• A voluntary migration of Africans

• An involuntary journey of enslaved Africans

• A route for European settlers