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WorksheetsAfrica and the Americas, pre-1500
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 34mins
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 Egypt?
Sawn (Fasting)
Zakat (Almsgiving)
Salat (Prayer)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
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)
The Ghana Empire was known as the Land of...
Salt
Gold
Silver
Diamonds
The trading network in Ghana also spread ____________ south of the Sahara.
Salt
Christianity
Islam
Iron
The Mali Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.
Songhai
Ghana
Aksum
Benin
The Songhai Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.
Ghana
Mali
Benin
Great Zimbabwe
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
Who was the first emperor of the Songhai Empire?
Sundiata Keita
Sunni Ali
Mansa Musa
Askia Muhammad
Which characteristic of the Mali Empire is most closely associated with this image?
trade with North Africa
training wild animals for celebrations
a powerful military
wealth obtained from gold mines
What was an important trading city in Mali?
Cairo
Gao
Timbuktu
Alexandria
What trade did Ghana control that allowed them to become a powerful kingdom?
ivory and wool
leather and porcelain
rugs and silk
gold and salt
World's largest desert in Northern Africa
Sahara
Sahel
Gobi
Rub Al Kahli
Which of these where not a part of Ghana's trade?
Gold
Slaves
Paper
Salt
Around A.D. 900, the Mayan civilization
fell into a steady decline
was viciously conquered
disappeared mysteriously
entered into a classical period
Which civlization was known for independent city-states?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Olmec
Slash & burn, terrace farming, and chinampas were all what?
Agricultural Techniques
Pyramid Construction
Geographic Features
Religious Practices
In the Inca empire, what benefits were there to joining them?
Offered peace and protection
Kids got to go to school with ruler's kids
Boys got to go to miliary academy
Stargazing at the tops of pyramids
When the Spanish conquistadors came, what caused the deaths of most of the Aztec population?
Drought in the Region
Disease
Food Shortages
Natural Disasters
Which geographic region was occupied by the Maya?
Valley of Mexico
Andes Mountains
Yucatan Peninsula
Isthmus of Tehuantepec
How did the Inca pass down their history to future generations?
Through their use of advanced technology
Through items owned by the ruling classes
Through oral traditions like story telling
Through written records
Which two civlizations were ruled by an emperor?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Olmec
What was the purpose of this Incan quipu?
It is a rope for suspension bridges.
It is a tool for stabilizing floating gardens
it is a necklace for personal ornamentation.
It is a method of keeping numerical records.
The Inca overcame geographical barriers and connected their empire by ___.
Requiring people to work for the government
Developing a common spoken language
Sending runners to deliver messages
Building an extensive road system
Which two civlizations were defeated by the Spanish conquistadors?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Olmec
Which statement is true of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca class hierarchies?
Most people were commoners
Slaves could earn their freedom
Women could only be homemakers
Individuals could marry whomever they chose
Which activity was most likely to take place at the top of the pyramid?
Attending school
Watching for invaders
Hosting a community meeting
Conducting a religious ceremony
How did the Mayan government differ from the Aztec and Incan government?
Nobles and priests ruled city-states
People were required to follow strict laws
Citizens were obligated to work for the government
Prisoners were obliged to provide peace offerings
Which civilization is known for developing a calendar, a number system, & astronomy?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Olmec
What is the most likely purpose for the leveled areas in the hillside?
Religious sacrifices
Athletic contests
Terrace farming
City defense
Montezuma was killed by the Spanish conquistadors. Who was he in the Aztec civilization?
Slave
Nobility
Emperor
Artisan
Which civlization settled in the valley around Cuzco in 1200?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Olmec
Which agricultural technique was associated with the Aztec Empire?
Slash and burn
Chinampas
Terrace Farming
Grandious Gardening
Which agricultural technique was associated with the Mayan Empire?
Slash and burn
Chinampas
Terrace Farming
Grandious Gardening
Which agricultural technique was associated with the Inca Empire?
Slash and burn
Chinampas
Terrace Farming
Grandious Gardening
What language did the Inca speak?
Nahuatl
Quechua
Spanish
English
