WorksheetsWest Africa Countries
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Mansa Musa was a model Muslim King. When he returned to Mali he...
brought Muslim artisans, teachers and architects to Mali
forced all of his people to convert to Islam
gave away all of his gold to the poor
started a war with the Muslims of Mecca
Which of the following is the CORRECT order of the West African Kingdoms?
Mali, Songhai, Ghana
Ghana, Songhai, Mali
Songhai, Ghana, Mali
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
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
The river that was considered life to West Africa was
Nile
Niger
Congo
Tigris
In general, literacy rates in West Africa are
high compared to most other countries.
about average compared to most other countries.
low compared to most other countries.
impossible to determine due to the absence of record-keeping.
Which of the following countries in West Africa is named after an early trading empire?
Ghana
Gambia
Senegal
Liberia
The ________ River is the main river of West Africa and an important commercial shipping route.
Benue
Niger
Zambezi
Nile
What is the only West African country that belongs to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
Guinea
Nigeria
Cote d’Ivoire
Senegal
Gems mined in war-torn areas and used to finance wars
Lagos
reservoir
conflict diamonds
griot
A traditional oral historian, storyteller, singer, and musician of West Africa
lagoon
reservoir
griot
fishery
Which West African country is known for its ancient city of Timbuktu, a center of trade and learning during the Mali Empire?
A) Nigeria
B) Mali
C) Ghana
D) Senegal
What is the official language of Senegal, a country in West Africa?
A) English
B) Portuguese
C) French
D) Arabic
Which West African country is famous for its Ashanti Kingdom and rich gold resources?
A) Ghana
B) Sierra Leone
C) Liberia
D) Togo
The Sahel region, known for its semi-arid climate, stretches across several West African countries. Which of the following countries is part of the Sahel?
A) Guinea
B) Burkina Faso
C) Ivory Coast
D) Benin
Which West African country is known for its unique mud architecture, particularly the Great Mosque of Djenné?
A) Mali
B) Niger
C) Togo
D) Gambia
