WorksheetsAncient Africa Review 1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name the West African Kingdoms in order.
Mali-Ghana-Songhai
Ghana-Mali-Songhai
Songhai-Mali-Ghana
Mali-Songhai-Ghana
Which of the following pillars of Islam was Mansa Musa practicing when he visited Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
Zakat (Almsgiving)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Shahaadah (Faith)
Sawn (Fasting)
How much money was Mansa Musa worth?
40 billion
400 million
400 trillion
400 billion
The trading network in Ghana also spread ____________ south of the Sahara.
Salt
Christianity
Islam
Iron
How did Mansa Musa gain his wealth?
Taxing the gold-salt trade
Through war and conquest
Generational wealth passed down to him
Saving funds over the years
What happened to the Mali Empire after Mansa Musa returned from his hajj?
The Mali Empire was attacked and conquered by Songhai Empire
Mansa Musa hired architects to build mosques, libraries, and universities
Mansa Musa forced the citizens to convert to Islam
Mansa Musa passed away upon his return and was replaced by his son
Why is Timbuktu such as important city in West Africa?
It was once the greatest trading city in sub-Saharan Africa
Timbuktu became an educational and religious city after Mansa Musa visited Mecca
Timbuktu was the capital of the Songhai Empire
Timbuktu was the capital of the Mali Empire
Trade began to increase in West Africa when Berbers began using __________ to travel across the Sahara Desert.
Horses
Camels
Donkeys
Carriages
The first emperor of the Mali Empire is __________________
Sunni Ali
Mansa Musa
Askia Muhammad
Sundiata Keita
What two key products did the kings of Ghana build their power on?
Salt and Gold
Iron and Salt
Gold and Ivory
Gold and Silver
The Northern desert in Africa is the...
Sahara
Kalahari
Senegalese
Nambia
What type of trade route did the people of the Empire of Ghana have (same as Mali and Songhai)?
Trans-Saharan
Trans-Kalaharian
Trans-Mediterranean
Trans-Eastward
Which of the following is a reason that rivers were important to the people of Ghana? Select the best answer.
Provided good soil and irrigation for farming
Provided a place to wash and create crafts
Expanded the borders of the Kingdom by providing a highway for the army
Was used to flood enemies and clear the way for the army
In which Kingdom was the Slave Trade important?
Ghana
Mali
Songhai
