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Year 8 Quiz Ancient Ghana

Total questions: 195

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the primary trading partner of the Kingdom of Ghana?

a)

Indian Sailors

b)

European Merchants

c)

Chinese Traders

d)

Arab Islamic Merchants

2.

What was the most sought after commodity in the trans-Saharan trade?

a)

Ivory

b)

Slaves

c)

Horses

d)

Gold

3.

What was the punishment for the denial of debt and shedding of blood in the Kingdom of Ghana?

a)

Imprisonment

b)

Flogging

c)

Exile

d)

Ordeal

4.

Which group launched a devastating invasion on the capitol city of Kombi in the mid 11th century?

a)

Almoravids

b)

Mande People

c)

European Crusaders

d)

Arab Invaders

5.

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Kingdom of Ghana?

a)

Epidemic Outbreak

b)

Scarcity of Natural Resources

c)

Invasion by European Colonizers

d)

Civil War

6.

What was the largest slave market in Africa during the time of the Kingdom of Ghana?

a)

Wangara

b)

Timbuktu

c)

Kumbi

d)

Gao

7.

What was the primary commodity traded in the Wangara market?

a)

Horses

b)

Gold

c)

Salt

d)

Ivory

8.

What was the role of the leader in the Kingdom of Ghana?

a)

Religious Leader

b)

Military Commander

c)

Trade Administrator

d)

Absolute Ruler

9.

What was the primary method of transportation in the trans-Saharan trade?

a)

Camels

b)

Donkeys

c)

Horses

d)

Elephants

10.

What was the most important commodity for the people living in the forests of West Africa?

a)

Slaves

b)

Ivory

c)

Salt

d)

Gold

11.

How did Ghana raise money to pay government officials?

a)

Mining salt.

b)

Selling gold.

c)

Taxing goods.

d)

Buying camels.

12.

Early travelers described Ghana as a land of

a)

gold.

b)

taxes.

c)

oases.

d)

wonder.

13.

Where was Ghana located

a)

North Arica

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

West Africa

14.

How were things taxed in Ghana?

a)

Everything going out

b)

Everything coming in

c)

Everything going out and coming in

d)

They didn't have taxes

15.

What was produced in abundance in Sahara (the north) that the people of the south needed?

a)

gold

b)

pepper

c)

salt

d)

silk

16.

Which city in the south had many secret gold mines?

a)

Wangara

b)

Taghaza

c)

Jenne-Jeno

d)

None of the above

17.

What was the advantages of the silent barter system?

a)

People of different languages could still trade with each other and the gold mine locations were kept secret.

b)

Fast transactions.

c)

There were not any advantages.

d)

Less time for taxing.

18.
How did Ghana become such a powerful state?
a)
Ghana owned more salt than other states.
b)
Leaders in Ghana formed alliances with other groups of people.
c)
It had the strongest leader in all of Africa.
d)
It gained control of the valuable trade routes.
19.
What was significant about the location of the Ghana Empire?
a)
It had access to the Atlantic Ocean and therefore valuable shipping routes.
b)
The empire was isolated from other empires, keeping it safe from attacks.
c)
It was located between the gold mines in the south and valuable salt resources in the north
d)
Most of the empire was located in the mountains overlooking other empires.
20.
Why do historians not know the location of the gold mines of Wangara? 
a)
The written records were lost
b)
 Arab traders agreed not to tell
c)
Oral traditions name two places
d)
The miners kept the site a secret.
21.

Which of the following did the Ghana king not control?

a)

religion

b)

army

c)

the children

d)

justice system

22.

Which is NOT near Ghana in West Africa?

a)

Niger River

b)

Sahara Desert

c)

gold mines

d)

Mediterranean Sea

23.

How did Ghana start up?

a)

They were always there in Ghana since ancient times.

b)

The Soninke people came across the Sahara Desert to farm.

c)

Almoravid Muslims created Ghana.

d)

Greek explorers got lost in a storm.

24.

How did Arabic become so important as a language in Ghana?

a)

Muslims forced everyone to use it.

b)

The Soninke already spoke it.

c)

it became the language of trade.

d)

All of the above.

25.

Why did the Soninke settle near the Niger River when they started Ghana?

a)

They were tired of traveling and moving.

b)

They needed water being so close to the Sahara Desert.

c)

They thought it was more beautiful.

d)

There was no one else there to attack them.

26.

Why did Islam become so important as a religion and influence government and education in West Africa?

a)

Muslims moved there to be merchants and shared their faith.

b)

Islam spread through trade across the Sahara.

c)

Some kings converted to Islam.

d)

All of the above.

27.

Why did Ghana decline?

a)

Their capital, Koumbi, was taken by Muslims-Almoravids.

b)

They all converted to Islam and didn't want to trade anymore.

c)

Mali took over.

d)

The Ghanaians quit ruling and everyone had to leave.

28.

How did caravans help the trade in West Africa?

a)

It protected them from sand storms.

b)

Camels brought goods across the Sahara Desert.

c)

They made the gold and salt.

d)

It helped get water to the desert regions.

29.

Which natural features surrounded ancient Ghana?

a)

Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River

b)

Great Barrier Reef and Amazon River

c)

Sahara Desert and Niger River

d)

Amazon Rainforest and Nile River

30.

What valuable resources did ancient Ghana trade?

a)

gold and salt

b)

copper and diamonds

c)

ivory and spices

d)

silk and porcelain

31.

What was the political structure of ancient Ghana?

a)

Democracy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

32.

What was the religion followed in ancient Ghana?

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Hinduism

33.

Which empire conquered ancient Ghana?

a)

Songhai Empire

b)

Roman Empire

c)

Aztec Empire

d)

Mali Empire

34.

What were the major trade routes of ancient Ghana?

a)

Trans-Saharan trade routes

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Panama Canal

d)

Silk Road

35.

What were the consequences of the fall of ancient Ghana?

a)

The fall of ancient Ghana led to the rise of ancient Egypt.

b)

The fall of ancient Ghana had no consequences.

c)

The rise of other West African empires such as Mali and Songhai.

d)

The fall of ancient Ghana resulted in the decline of all West African empires.

36.

Which of the following was a significant factor in the spread of Islam in ancient Ghana?

a)

Forced conversion by the rulers

b)

Trade and interaction with Muslim merchants

c)

Islamic missionaries

d)

Conquest by Islamic empires

37.

What is the name of the large desert that covers most of northern Africa?

a)

The Sahara Desert

b)

The Mojave Desert

c)

The Nile Desert

d)

I don't know

38.
Which number is nearest Niger River?
a)
7
b)
9
c)
8
d)
6
39.

Which description matches this region:

Savannah

a)

birds, butterflies, and tons of endemic plants

b)

grasslands, Serengeti, large mammal species

c)

ergs, regs, hamadas, and oases

d)

narrow band of semi-arid land, desertification

40.
Why was salt such an important trade good in West Africa?
a)
West Africans gave salt to their animals.
b)
West Africans used it to preserve food.
c)
Salt was used in the animist religious rituals.
d)
It was used by families as a cleansing agent,
41.
What religion did Mansa Musa practice?
a)
Islam
b)
Christiantity
c)
Animism
42.
What animal was the most useful in the exchange of gold, silk, and salt?
a)
Camel
b)
Horse
c)
Elephant
d)
Alpaca
43.
This desert in north Africa was crossed by traders moving salt and gold.
a)
Gobi
b)
Taklimakan
c)
Savana
d)
Sahara
44.
What brought Islam to West Africa?
a)
War
b)
Trade
c)
Emporers
d)
Crusades
45.

To keep the salt and gold mines a secret, traders did not see each other while they traded. This process is called:

a)

secret trading

b)

silent barter

c)

blindfolded barter

d)

bribery

46.
What did Mansa Musa give away on his journey to Mecca?
a)
gold
b)
sliver
c)
salt
47.

How did Ghana become powerful?

a)

it had a strong army

b)

it gained control of valuable trade routes

c)

it had improved technology

d)

they taxed traders passing through

e)

All of the above

48.

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of Ghana?

a)

Internal rebellion

b)

Climate Change (overgrazing)

c)

Facebook

d)

invasion

49.

Why did Mansa Musa leave Mali to go to Mecca?

a)

He wanted to trade with the leaders of Arabia.

b)

He was a Muslim going on a Hajj (pilgrimage).

c)

He needed a vacation.

d)

None of the above.

50.

How did Islam turn Mali into a center of learning?

a)

Universities were opened to teach Arabic, then other subjects were taught

b)

Mosques taught other subjects besides religion

c)

Islam did not turn Mali into a center of learning

51.

Silent barter was used to:

a)

keep mines a secret

b)

keep trading peaceful

c)

neither

d)

both

52.

What were the most important trade goods in West Africa?

a)

salt and gold

b)

iron and salt

c)

gold and iron

d)

silver and gold

53.

What were the most important trade goods in West Africa?

a)

salt and gold

b)

iron and salt

c)

gold and iron

d)

silver and gold

54.
The precious metal that contributed to the wealth of Ghana
a)
Silver
b)
Gold
c)
Aluminum
d)
Zinc
55.
In which part of Africa was the Kingdom of Ghana located?
a)
North
b)
West
c)
East
d)
South
56.
Ghana and Mali, controlled trade of which TWO items?
a)
Gold and fish
b)
Gold and salt
c)
Gold and timber
d)
Gold and bronze
57.
Ghana was located between what two rivers?
a)
Senegal and Niger
b)
Nile and Amazon
c)
Kern and American
d)
Mississippi and Missouri
58.
Ghana's king was supported by a strong _________.
a)
army
b)
queen
c)
tribe
d)
family
59.

What type of landscape is shown in this photo?

a)

Tropical Rainforest

b)

Sahel

c)

Desert

d)

Swamp

60.
What kind of environment is shown in this photo?
a)
tropical rainforest
b)
desert
c)
tidal pond
d)
savanna
61.

In ancient times, why was it important to live next to a fresh-water river?

*Please answer in complete sentences.

4 lines
62.

What did Sundiata have soldiers do when they weren't fighting in the army?

a)

Learn to swim

b)

Grow crops in the farms

c)

Take ballet lessons

d)

Make Tik Tok videos

63.
The precious metal that contributed to the wealth of Ghana
a)
Silver
b)
Gold
c)
Aluminum
d)
Zinc
64.
What helped trade grow in the Sahara? 
a)
Camels 
b)
Trucks
65.
In which part of Africa was the Kingdom of Ghana located?
a)
North
b)
West
c)
East
d)
South
66.
Ghana and Mali, controlled trade of which TWO items?
a)
Gold and fish
b)
Gold and salt
c)
Gold and timber
d)
Gold and bronze
67.
What could be made from using iron?
a)
livestock
b)
tools and weapons
c)
clothing
d)
computers
68.
How did Ghana become so wealthy?
a)
big business
b)
center of trade route
c)
colonies
d)
television
69.
The earliest civilization in West Africa was the ________.
a)
Nok people
b)
Mande people
c)
Muslim warriors
d)
Mali people
70.
Which was one of the great kingdoms that developed in West Africa?
a)
Bakersfield
b)
Ghana
c)
Egypt
d)
China
71.
Ghana was located between what two rivers?
a)
Senegal and Niger
b)
Nile and Amazon
c)
Kern and American
d)
Mississippi and Missouri
72.
Ghana's king was supported by a strong _________.
a)
army
b)
queen
c)
tribe
d)
family
73.
What was NOT a challenge of trans-Saharan trade?
a)
1,200 miles long
b)
little or no water
c)
took 2 months
d)
car trouble
74.
Why did the North Africans and Wangarans barter (trade) silently?
a)
They were shy
b)
They spoke different languages
c)
They hated each other
d)
They smelled really bad
75.
Which African kingdom prospered from long distance trade as well as control of much of Africa's gold? (first)
a)
Mali
b)
Ghana
c)
Kush
d)
Axum
76.
What obstacle did every trader who came into Ghana have to endure?
a)
What obstacle did every trader who came into Ghana have to endure
b)
a tax on the goods being brought in
c)
a visit to the court of Tunka Manin
d)
a search by an army official
77.

Which is NOT near Ghana in West Africa?

a)

Niger River

b)

Sahara Desert

c)

gold mines

d)

Mediterranean Sea

78.

How did Ghana start up?

a)

they were always there in Ghana since ancient times

b)

Berbers brought caravans across the Sahara and settled there

c)

Almoravid Muslims created Ghana

d)

a meteor caused Ghana to begin

79.

How do tributes work?

a)

as a payment, for protection, to another more powerful group

b)

a tax on the gold and salt trade

c)

showing that you really care about another kingdom

d)

being in the center of the trade network

80.

How did Arabic become so important as a language in Ghana?

a)

Muslims forced everyone to use it

b)

the Soninke already spoke it

c)

it became the language of trade

d)

all of the above

81.

Which is NOT a reason that Ghana grew wealthy and powerful?

a)

their location by the gold and salt trade

b)

taxes from the traders

c)

there were 3 kingdoms

d)

tributes from conquering lands around them

82.

Why did Berbers settle near the Niger River when they started Ghana?

a)

because they were tired of traveling and moving

b)

they needed water being so close to the Sahara Desert

c)

they thought it was more beautiful

d)

there was no one else there to attack them

83.

Why did Islam become so important as a religion and influence government and education in West Africa?

a)

because Muslims moved there to be merchants and shared their faith

b)

Islam spread through trade across the Sahara

c)

some kings converted to Islam

d)

all of the above

84.

Why did Ghana decline?

a)

their capital, Koumbi Saleh, was taken by Muslims-Almoravids

b)

they all converted to Islam and didn't want to trade anymore

c)

Mali took over

d)

the ghanas quit ruling and everyone had to leave

85.

Why did Ghana grow in power?

a)

taxes

b)

trade

c)

tributes

d)

all of the above

86.

How did caravans help the trade in West Africa?

a)

it protected them from sand storms

b)

the camels and donkeys brought goods across the Sahara Desert

c)

they made the gold and salt

d)

it helped get water to the desert regions

87.

How did Ghana raise money to pay government officials?

a)

Mining salt.

b)

Selling gold.

c)

Taxing goods.

d)

Buying camels.

88.

Early travelers described Ghana as a land of

a)

gold.

b)

taxes.

c)

oases.

d)

wonder.

89.

Where was Ghana located

a)

North Arica

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

West Africa

90.

How were things taxed in Ghana?

a)

Everything going out

b)

Everything coming in

c)

Everything going out and coming in

d)

They didn't have taxes

91.

What was produced in abundance in Sahara (the north) that the people of the south needed?

a)

gold

b)

pepper

c)

salt

d)

silk

92.

Which city in the south had many secret gold mines?

a)

Wangara

b)

Taghaza

c)

Jenne-Jeno

d)

None of the above

93.

What was the advantages of the silent barter system?

a)

People of different languages could still trade with each other and the gold mine locations were kept secret.

b)

Fast transactions.

c)

There were not any advantages.

d)

Less time for taxing.

94.
How did Ghana become such a powerful state?
a)
Ghana owned more salt than other states.
b)
Leaders in Ghana formed alliances with other groups of people.
c)
It had the strongest leader in all of Africa.
d)
It gained control of the valuable trade routes.
95.
What was significant about the location of the Ghana Empire?
a)
It had access to the Atlantic Ocean and therefore valuable shipping routes.
b)
The empire was isolated from other empires, keeping it safe from attacks.
c)
It was located between the gold mines in the south and valuable salt resources in the north
d)
Most of the empire was located in the mountains overlooking other empires.
96.
Why do historians not know the location of the gold mines of Wangara? 
a)
The written records were lost
b)
 Arab traders agreed not to tell
c)
Oral traditions name two places
d)
The miners kept the site a secret.
97.

Which of the following did the Ghana king not control?

a)

religion

b)

army

c)

the children

d)

justice system

98.

Which is NOT near Ghana in West Africa?

a)

Niger River

b)

Sahara Desert

c)

gold mines

d)

Mediterranean Sea

99.

How did Ghana start up?

a)

They were always there in Ghana since ancient times.

b)

The Soninke people came across the Sahara Desert to farm.

c)

Almoravid Muslims created Ghana.

d)

Greek explorers got lost in a storm.

100.

How did Arabic become so important as a language in Ghana?

a)

Muslims forced everyone to use it.

b)

The Soninke already spoke it.

c)

it became the language of trade.

d)

All of the above.

101.

Why did the Soninke settle near the Niger River when they started Ghana?

a)

They were tired of traveling and moving.

b)

They needed water being so close to the Sahara Desert.

c)

They thought it was more beautiful.

d)

There was no one else there to attack them.

102.

Why did Islam become so important as a religion and influence government and education in West Africa?

a)

Muslims moved there to be merchants and shared their faith.

b)

Islam spread through trade across the Sahara.

c)

Some kings converted to Islam.

d)

All of the above.

103.

Why did Ghana decline?

a)

Their capital, Koumbi, was taken by Muslims-Almoravids.

b)

They all converted to Islam and didn't want to trade anymore.

c)

Mali took over.

d)

The Ghanaians quit ruling and everyone had to leave.

104.

How did caravans help the trade in West Africa?

a)

It protected them from sand storms.

b)

Camels brought goods across the Sahara Desert.

c)

They made the gold and salt.

d)

It helped get water to the desert regions.

105.

Which natural features surrounded ancient Ghana?

a)

Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River

b)

Great Barrier Reef and Amazon River

c)

Sahara Desert and Niger River

d)

Amazon Rainforest and Nile River

106.

What valuable resources did ancient Ghana trade?

a)

gold and salt

b)

copper and diamonds

c)

ivory and spices

d)

silk and porcelain

107.

What was the political structure of ancient Ghana?

a)

Democracy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

108.

What was the religion followed in ancient Ghana?

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Hinduism

109.

Which empire conquered ancient Ghana?

a)

Songhai Empire

b)

Roman Empire

c)

Aztec Empire

d)

Mali Empire

110.

What were the major trade routes of ancient Ghana?

a)

Trans-Saharan trade routes

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Panama Canal

d)

Silk Road

111.

What were the consequences of the fall of ancient Ghana?

a)

The fall of ancient Ghana led to the rise of ancient Egypt.

b)

The fall of ancient Ghana had no consequences.

c)

The rise of other West African empires such as Mali and Songhai.

d)

The fall of ancient Ghana resulted in the decline of all West African empires.

112.

Which of the following was a significant factor in the spread of Islam in ancient Ghana?

a)

Forced conversion by the rulers

b)

Trade and interaction with Muslim merchants

c)

Islamic missionaries

d)

Conquest by Islamic empires

113.

An example of cultural diffusion along trade routes of ancient West Africa would be...

a)

Apartheid

b)

spread of the Ebola Virus

c)

spread of Islam

d)

wars between rival tribes

114.

Which of the following locations was NOT a major leg of the Triangular Trade?

a)

Europe

b)

the Americas

c)

Africa

d)

Asia

115.

The purpose of the silent barter system that took place in West Africa was...

a)

to reduce conflict due to a language barrier.

b)

to protect location of salt mines.

c)

to protect location of gold mines.

d)

all of the above

116.

Which of the following best describes the role Tombouctou (Timbuktu) played in Ancient West Africa?

a)

It was the center of trade and learning (specifically Islam).

b)

It produced hydroelectricity for Egypt.

c)

It was a center for corrupt warlords from the DRC.

d)

It was the first fully segregated city in Africa to instill Apartheid Laws.

117.

Trans-Saharan trade in early West Africa MAINLY involved the exchange of ________ for gold.

a)

iron

b)

ivory

c)

slaves

d)

salt

118.

How did Mansa Musa establish West Africa as a center of Islamic culture?

a)

He spent so much gold on his haij that it upset the economy of Egypt for years.

b)

He extended Mali’s territory and made Mali one of the largest empires of its time.

c)

He brought Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers from his haij to work in Timbuktu.

d)

He established trade links with Muslim salt merchants in North Africa.

119.

Enslaved Africans traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to America by way of the:

a)

middle passage.

b)

Trans-Saharan trade route.

c)

pilgrimage to Mecca.

d)

African passage.

120.

The kingdom of Ghana was very wealthy in ancient Africa. How did the kingdom of Ghana get its wealth?

a)

by producing a lot of salt

b)

by producing a lot of gold

c)

by taxing the trade of gold and salt

d)

through war and conquest of neighboring kingdoms

121.

According to the timeline, the order of empires in West Africa were:

a)

Ghana, Mali, Songhai

b)

Songhai, Mali, Ghana

c)

Ghana, Songhai, Mali

d)

Mali, Songhai, Ghana

122.

According to the map, which two European countries had the most colonies in Africa?

a)

Belgium and Great Britain

b)

Italy and France

c)

France and Germany

d)

Great Britain and France

123.

What aspect of Africa’s physical geography drew European nations to want to colonize Africa in the 1880s?

a)

The region’s rich natural resources

b)

The desire for prestige

c)

Larger markets for European goods

d)

The goal of spreading European culture

124.

According to the passage, what is the author most likely describing?

a)

Scramble for Africa

b)

Genocide in Rwanda

c)

Scenes from a Belgian Rubber Plantation in the Congo

d)

Middle Passage

125.

The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was a meeting of European leaders to discuss how to properly colonize the continent of Africa. What vocabulary term best represents the attitude of these leaders?

Group of answer choices

a)

cultural diffusion

b)

ethnocentrism

c)

Apartheid

d)

genocide

126.

By changing the borders of African countries through colonization, European leaders created conflict between rival tribes.

a)

True

b)

False

127.

Which empire flourished in West Africa from at least the 600s to 1300s AD/CE ?

a)

Ghana Empire

b)

Benin Kingdom

c)

Songhai Empire

d)

Mali Empire

128.

What is the name of the large desert that covers most of northern Africa?

a)

The Sahara Desert

b)

The Mojave Desert

c)

The Nile Desert

d)

I don't know

129.

What is the name of the large desert that covers most of northern Africa?

a)

The Sahara Desert

b)

The Mojave Desert

c)

The Nile Desert

d)

I don't know

130.
Which number is nearest Niger River?
a)
7
b)
9
c)
8
d)
6
131.

Which description matches this region:

Savannah

a)

birds, butterflies, and tons of endemic plants

b)

grasslands, Serengeti, large mammal species

c)

ergs, regs, hamadas, and oases

d)

narrow band of semi-arid land, desertification

132.
Why was salt such an important trade good in West Africa?
a)
West Africans gave salt to their animals.
b)
West Africans used it to preserve food.
c)
Salt was used in the animist religious rituals.
d)
It was used by families as a cleansing agent,
133.
What religion did Mansa Musa practice?
a)
Islam
b)
Christiantity
c)
Animism
134.
What animal was the most useful in the exchange of gold, silk, and salt?
a)
Camel
b)
Horse
c)
Elephant
d)
Alpaca
135.
This desert in north Africa was crossed by traders moving salt and gold.
a)
Gobi
b)
Taklimakan
c)
Savana
d)
Sahara
136.
What brought Islam to West Africa?
a)
War
b)
Trade
c)
Emporers
d)
Crusades
137.

To keep the salt and gold mines a secret, traders did not see each other while they traded. This process is called:

a)

secret trading

b)

silent barter

c)

blindfolded barter

d)

bribery

138.
What did Mansa Musa give away on his journey to Mecca?
a)
gold
b)
sliver
c)
salt
139.

How did Ghana become powerful?

a)

it had a strong army

b)

it gained control of valuable trade routes

c)

it had improved technology

d)

they taxed traders passing through

e)

All of the above

140.

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of Ghana?

a)

Internal rebellion

b)

Climate Change (overgrazing)

c)

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d)

invasion

141.

Why did Mansa Musa leave Mali to go to Mecca?

a)

He wanted to trade with the leaders of Arabia.

b)

He was a Muslim going on a Hajj (pilgrimage).

c)

He needed a vacation.

d)

None of the above.

142.

How did Islam turn Mali into a center of learning?

a)

Universities were opened to teach Arabic, then other subjects were taught

b)

Mosques taught other subjects besides religion

c)

Islam did not turn Mali into a center of learning

143.

Silent barter was used to:

a)

keep mines a secret

b)

keep trading peaceful

c)

neither

d)

both

144.

What were the most important trade goods in West Africa?

a)

salt and gold

b)

iron and salt

c)

gold and iron

d)

silver and gold

145.

What were the most important trade goods in West Africa?

a)

salt and gold

b)

iron and salt

c)

gold and iron

d)

silver and gold

146.
The precious metal that contributed to the wealth of Ghana
a)
Silver
b)
Gold
c)
Aluminum
d)
Zinc
147.
In which part of Africa was the Kingdom of Ghana located?
a)
North
b)
West
c)
East
d)
South
148.
Ghana and Mali, controlled trade of which TWO items?
a)
Gold and fish
b)
Gold and salt
c)
Gold and timber
d)
Gold and bronze
149.
Ghana was located between what two rivers?
a)
Senegal and Niger
b)
Nile and Amazon
c)
Kern and American
d)
Mississippi and Missouri
150.
Ghana's king was supported by a strong _________.
a)
army
b)
queen
c)
tribe
d)
family
151.

What type of landscape is shown in this photo?

a)

Tropical Rainforest

b)

Sahel

c)

Desert

d)

Swamp

152.
What kind of environment is shown in this photo?
a)
tropical rainforest
b)
desert
c)
tidal pond
d)
savanna
153.

In ancient times, why was it important to live next to a fresh-water river?

*Please answer in complete sentences.

4 lines
154.

What did Sundiata have soldiers do when they weren't fighting in the army?

a)

Learn to swim

b)

Grow crops in the farms

c)

Take ballet lessons

d)

Make Tik Tok videos

155.

The purpose of the silent barter system that took place in West Africa was...

a)

to reduce conflict due to a language barrier.

b)

to protect location of salt mines.

c)

to protect location of gold mines.

d)

all of the above

156.

Trans-Saharan trade in early West Africa MAINLY involved the exchange of ________ for gold.

a)

iron

b)

ivory

c)

slaves

d)

salt

157.

The kingdom of Ghana was very wealthy in ancient Africa. How did the kingdom of Ghana get its wealth?

a)

by producing a lot of salt

b)

by producing a lot of gold

c)

by taxing the trade of gold and salt

d)

through war and conquest of neighboring kingdoms

158.

The major trading city of ancient Ghana was

a)

Timbuktu

b)

Kumbi Saleh

c)

Gao

d)

Djenne-Jeno

159.
The precious metal that contributed to the wealth of Ghana
a)
Silver
b)
Gold
c)
Aluminum
d)
Zinc
160.
In which part of Africa was the Kingdom of Ghana located?
a)
North
b)
West
c)
East
d)
South
161.
What could be made from using iron?
a)
livestock
b)
tools and weapons
c)
clothing
d)
computers
162.
How did Ghana become so wealthy?
a)
big business
b)
center of trade route
c)
colonies
d)
television
163.
Which was one of the great kingdoms that developed in West Africa?
a)
Bakersfield
b)
Ghana
c)
Egypt
d)
China
164.
When the king of Ghana died, how was his successor chosen?
a)
A.  The king’s eldest son inherited the throne. 
b)
A.  The king’s sister inherited the throne. 
c)
The son of the king’s sister inherited the throne
d)
A.  None of the above 
165.

What is the name of the large desert that covers most of northern Africa?

a)

The Sahara Desert

b)

The Mojave Desert

c)

The Nile Desert

d)

I don't know

166.
Which number is nearest Niger River?
a)
7
b)
9
c)
8
d)
6
167.
What animal was the most useful in the exchange of gold, silk, and salt?
a)
Camel
b)
Horse
c)
Elephant
d)
Alpaca
168.

To keep the salt and gold mines a secret, traders did not see each other while they traded. This process is called:

a)

secret trading

b)

silent barter

c)

blindfolded barter

d)

bribery

169.

How did Ghana become powerful?

a)

it had a strong army

b)

it gained control of valuable trade routes

c)

it had improved technology

d)

they taxed traders passing through

e)

All of the above

170.

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of Ghana?

a)

Internal rebellion

b)

Climate Change (overgrazing)

c)

Facebook

d)

invasion

171.
Ghana was located between what two rivers?
a)
Senegal and Niger
b)
Nile and Amazon
c)
Kern and American
d)
Mississippi and Missouri
172.
Ghana's king was supported by a strong _________.
a)
army
b)
queen
c)
tribe
d)
family
173.

Which is NOT a reason that Ghana grew wealthy and powerful?

a)

their location by the gold and salt trade

b)

taxes from the traders

c)

there were 3 kingdoms

d)

tributes from conquering lands around them

174.

Why did Islam become so important as a religion and influence government and education in West Africa?

a)

because Muslims moved there to be merchants and shared their faith

b)

Islam spread through trade across the Sahara

c)

some kings converted to Islam

d)

all of the above

175.

Why did Ghana decline?

a)

their capital, Koumbi Saleh, was taken by Muslims-Almoravids

b)

they all converted to Islam and didn't want to trade anymore

c)

Mali took over

d)

the ghanas quit ruling and everyone had to leave

176.

The ancient empire of Ghana was located in

a)

North Africa

b)

East Africa

c)

South Africa

d)

West Africa

177.

What was a method of trade that was used in ancient Ghana?

a)

Silent Barter

b)

Forced Trade

c)

Slave Trade

178.

What were the 2 main trade items in ancient Ghana?

a)

Clay and Limestone

b)

Jade and Silk

c)

Gold and Salt

d)

Papyrus and Cloth

179.

Which is not a way Ghana's rulers acquired huge amounts of gold?

a)

Hiring Bandits to rob the traders.

b)

Trading gold and salt.

c)

Controlling the gold mines.

d)

Taxing the people

e)

Taxing traders that traded in Ghana

180.

What crop did Sundiata not introduce to Mali?

a)

Corn

b)

Cotton

c)

Beans

d)

Onions

181.

What city was the center of trade in Mali?

a)

DJenne

b)

Timbuktu

c)

Cairo

d)

Nigeria

182.
The main river that the Ghana empire started around:
a)
Nile
b)
Niger
c)
Volta
d)
Tigris
183.

Who was Mansa Musa?

a)

First Emperor of Songhai

b)

Moroccan Muslim Traveler

c)

A Ruler of Mali

d)

Griot

184.
The three West African empires controlled the salt and gold trade (otherwise known as the Trans-Saharan Caravan Trade), which made them very wealthy.
a)
True
b)
False
185.
Where did Mansa Musa make a pilgrimage to with 80,000 people?
a)
The Holy Land
b)
Jerusalem
c)
Medina
d)
Mecca
186.

What religion did each person in Mali practice under Mansa Musa?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

187.

Which of the following is the correct order of the West African Empires as they developed in history?

a)

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

b)

Mali, Songhai, and Ghana

c)

Ghana, Songhai, and Mali

d)

Mali, Ghana, and Songhai

188.

Which animal was most valuable for traders along the Trans-Saharan Trade routes?

a)

Horse

b)

Camel

c)

Dog

d)

Oxen

189.

Which of the following is not a reason that salt was so valuable?

a)

Preserved food

b)

Restored the PH balance in humans (needed to survive)

c)

Could improve crop growth by fertilizing the soil

d)

Flavored food

190.
These people passed on traditions of their people through songs and stories.
a)
Griots
b)
Doctors
c)
Kings
d)
Berbers
191.
How did West Africans record their history.
a)
orally
b)
in books
c)
on tape
d)
with hyroglyphs
192.
How did the king of Ghana become wealthy?
a)
by selling salt
b)
by converting to Islam
c)
by taxing trade
d)
by trading camels
193.

To "barter" means to

a)

buying or selling stories

b)

buying or selling only good things

c)

to exchange things for other things instead of for money

194.

griots could tell ________ of families going back for generations

a)

ancestry

b)

beans

c)

dreams

195.

a common product that was needed in West Africa was..

a)

salt

b)

soap

c)

sugar

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