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WorksheetsThe Empires of sub-Saharan Africa
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The Great Enclosure was an egg-shaped area surrounded by two sets of high walls.
True
False
Zimbabwe were a centre of _____ and _____trade.
Gold
Silver
Ivory
Beads
Gold
Ivory
Glassware
Ivory
Where was the Empire of Songhai located?
in Arabia
in West Africa
in Eastern Europe
in Asia
Which two goods were traded along the trans-Saharan routes?
silk and spices
silver and bronze
jewels and pottery
gold and salt
Who was the first king of Songhai that re-established the trans-Saharan trade?
Askia Muhammad
Suleyman
Sunni Ali
Sundiata
Which of the following are reasons for the decline of Songhai?
Weakened leadership
Leaders fought each other for power
Moroccan army took over the empire
all of the above
Which of the following is a reason Songhai was important?
spread Christianity
spread Judiasm
spread Islamic culture
spread Buddhism
What happened at trade centers?
Gold, salt, spices, slaves, and woods were traded at these trade centers, people also exchanged ideas
Art was traded and religious practices were shared
Only expensive items such as wool, silk, gold, silver, teas, and more were traded
People would pray and trade for furniture
Did Songhai trade slaves?
No, trading slaves was against the law
Yes, Slave trade was an important part of their economy
Slave trade was only used during certain events
What was Songhai's main source of income?
Gold Fields
Wheat
Animal Trade
Spices
Where was Gao located?
Southern Africa
The Niger River
Mali
Ethiopia
How did Ghana become such a powerful state?
Ghana owned more salt than other states
Leaders in Ghana formed alliances with other groups of people
Ghana had the strongest army in all of Africa
Ghana gained control of the valuable trade routes
What was the significance of the people of Ghana learning to work with iron?
They could trade iron for other precious minerals
They could make much stronger houses using iron
Iron was used to create even more spectacular artwork
Iron tools made farming easier and weapons much stronger
What was significant about the location of the Ghana Empire?
It was located between the gold mines in the south and valuable salt resources in the north
It was on the Atlantic coast and had access to shipping routes
Most of the empire was located in the mountains overlooking other empire.
The empire was near other empires who helped prevent attacks
It is TRUE about the ECONOMY in the Kingdom of Kongo...
Farming was its main activity
Traded ivory, pottery, copper, salt and rubber.
Traded prisioners of war as slaves
Hunting was its main activity
The first European nation to trade with KONGO was...
the French
the British
the Portuguese
the Spanish
What changed in Kongo after the arrival of the Portuguese in the 1400s?
They brought the religion of Islam
They introduced Christianity in the region
They brought the slave trade to the region
They brought copper to the region
Which empire replaced the Mali Empire?
Songhai
Ghana
Nubia
Kush
What city was an important trading center in the Mali Empire?
Timbuktu
Mali City
Cairo
Ghana
Sundiata
What were the 2 most important commodities in the Mali Empire (and North Africa)
gold, salt
silver, salt
silver, pepper
gold, pepper
gold, diamonds
Who founded the Mali Empire?
Sundiata
King Ghana
Mansa Musa
King Songhai
Where was the Mali Empire located?
southern Europe
South Africa
West Africa
south of Egypt
The founder of the Mali Empire was Sundiata Keita and he was known as "the lion king". His tale inspired the Disney movie/play called "The Lion KIng."
True
False
An abundance of ______ and salt deposits helped to expand the Mali Empire’s commercial assets and wealth.
gold
sugar
sand
wood
The rise of the Mali Empire can be traced back to _________, or the “Lion King,” as some called him. After seizing the former capital of the Ghana Empire in 1240, he and his men consolidated control while continuing to expand the Mali Empire.
King Tut
King Narmer
Sundiata Keita
King Mali
Poor leadership led to the empire’s ultimate _________ in power and influence.
decline
imperial
reign
commercial
What were the two major items that were crucial to Ghanaian Trade
Gold and Salt
Salt and Sugar
Gold and Sand
Macbooks and iPads
What gave the Ghana an advantage over other opposing groups?
Golden tools
Iron tools
Wooden tools
Tools made out of salt
What river did the Ghana Empire depend on and grow on.
The Niger River
The Nile River
The Ohio River
The Zambezi River
Around when was Ghana founded
100 BC
2019 AD
600 AD
300 AD
How did Ghana become so rich
They grew money trees
Taxing traders that came through
Selling camels
They were given a small loan of 1 million dollars
What was the basis of currency in most parts of the world back then?
Eggs
Salt
Gold
Paper Money
Who were the three major ruling kingdoms in west Africa?
Mali, Ghanaian, Songhai
Islam, Buddhism, Christianity
Rome, Greece, Mongolian
Democracy, Authoritarian, Monarchy
How did the kings of Ghana gain their power?
Trade of silver and salt
Trade of gold and silver
Conquering land
Trade of gold and salt
What was the first great trading empire of West Africa?
Mali
Songhai
Ghana
Uganda
Mali controlled part of the _____________ Routes
Silk Road Trade
Trans-Sahara Trade
Maritime Trade
Slavery
