African Kingdoms and Trade

The video explores African civilizations, focusing on geography, Bantu migrations, and trading kingdoms. It covers the diverse landscapes of Africa, the movement of Bantu-speaking peoples, and the rise of trading empires like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. The video also discusses Eastern trading hubs such as Axum and Kilwa, and the impact of Portuguese trade on Great Zimbabwe and Congo.

Which of the following is the largest desert in the world?

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Arabian Desert

What was a primary reason for the Bantu migrations?

• Following the Nile River

• Escaping from invaders

• Searching for new lands to farm and herd

• Seeking gold and salt

What was the main commodity that Ghana traded for salt?

• Ivory

• Gold

• Copper

• Spices

Who was the famous king of Mali known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Sundiata

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

Which weapon did the Moroccans use to conquer Songhai?

• Cannon

• Sword

• Spear

• Bow and arrow

Where was the trading hub of Aksum located?

• Near the Nile Delta

• In the Horn of Africa

• Along the Congo River

• In the Sahara Desert

What language emerged from the cultural blending in Kilwa?

• Hausa

• Amharic

• Swahili

• Zulu

What was the primary economic activity of Great Zimbabwe?

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Taxing traders

• Mining gold

Which European country began trading with the Kingdom of Kongo in the 1480s?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• England

What was King Afonso I's stance on the slave trade?

• He initiated it

• He opposed it

• He was indifferent

• He supported it