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WorksheetsWest Africa Geography Trade and Kingdoms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Kingdoms in West Africa relied both on local trade and
exporting to Europe.
trans-Saharan trade.
mobile flea markets.
traveling farmers.
What are the Nok people from West Africa during 500 B.C.E., know for?
mastering ironworking
fishing with thin wire
building with concrete
forming the first cities
The most respected people in Jenne-jeno were____, who also acted as political leaders, judges, and doctors.
blacksmiths
farmers
weavers
traders
This kingdom existed from 400 - 1100 in western Africa.
Ghana
Mali
Songhai
Zimbabwe
This empire was formed around 1200 at the collapse of the Empire of Ghana.
Mali
Songhai
Zimbabwe
Axum
What was the name of the road that traders would use to get across the desert to trade with West African empires?
Trans-Continental railroad
The Silk Road
The Trans-Saharan Caravan road
The Suez Canal
Which is a TRUE statement about Ghana?
Ancient Ghana was a very poor kingdom.
Ancient Ghana paid taxes to traders who entered the kingdom.
Ancient Ghana was rich in diamonds and silk.
Ancient Ghana was ruled by powerful kings who supported trade.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all developed in which region of Africa?
West Africa
East Africa
South Africa
North Africa
Why was the Niger River important for the Mali Empire in medieval Africa?
It provided a way to access the Atlantic Ocean.
It provided a way to access the Mediterranean Sea.
It provided a way to transport large amounts of goods.
It provided a way to move troops to invade northern areas.
Which two natural resources led to the rise of all the western African kingdoms?
Salt and Gold
Salt and Diamonds
Silver and Gold
Platinum and DIamonds
What was the main reason Ghana profited from the trade industry?
They charged traders taxes to pass through.
They took half of the goods being traded.
They were the oness doing all the trading, so it was 100% profit
They did not permit trade.
The following was the first Islamic civilization in Africa.
Ghana
Mali
Songhai
Axum
Which West African kingdom was known for its wealth and trade in gold during the 14th century?
A) Ghana
B) Mali
C) Songhai
D) Benin
What was the primary trade route used by West African kingdoms to exchange goods with North Africa and beyond?
A) Silk Road
B) Trans-Saharan Trade Route
C) Spice Route
D) Atlantic Trade Route
Which river was crucial for the development and trade of the ancient West African kingdoms?
A) Nile River
B) Congo River
C) Niger River
D) Zambezi River
