African Geography and Trade Concepts

The video introduces Unit 4, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, covering its geography, major rivers, and kingdoms like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. It explains the significance of the Niger River and the trans-Saharan trade, highlighting key trade goods such as gold and salt, and their impact on the region's economy.

What is the focus of Unit 4 in the video tutorial?

• Asian countries

• North African countries

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• European countries

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic climate zones in Africa?

• Desert

• Savannah

• Tundra

• Rainforest

What is the major river that runs through West Africa?

• Congo River

• Zambezi River

• Nile River

• Niger River

How is the Sahara Desert described in terms of size?

• As large as Australia

• As large as South America

• As large as the United States

• As large as Europe

What does 'trans-Saharan trade' refer to?

• Trade across the Indian Ocean

• Trade across the Congo Basin

• Trade across the Sahara Desert

• Trade across the Nile River

What is a caravan in the context of trade?

• A group of people traveling together

• A type of camel

• A trade route

• A single trader

Which of the following was NOT a main trade good of West Africa?

• Gold

• Salt

• Spices

• Slavery

What does the term 'tribute' mean in the context of the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• Payment or taxes to avoid invasion

• A religious offering

• A type of trade route

• A form of currency

Which kingdom was the first to rise among Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• Benin

• Mali

• Ghana

• Songhai

What were the economies of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai primarily based on?

• Iron and copper mining

• Gold and salt trade

• Agriculture and fishing

• Textile and pottery