WorksheetsWest African
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Mansa Musa was leader of which West African trading empire?
Ghana
Mali
Songhai
Axum
How did Ghana profit from outsiders?
Capturing slaves
Finding gold mines
Taxing trade
Selling fish
The Muslim leader of Mali who supported education, spread Islam, and made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca was
Sundiata
Mansa Musa
Askia the Great
Sunni Ali
The city of Timbuktu was known as
The largest city in the world.
The most beautiful city in Africa.
The center of learning and trade.
A bustling seaport.
Which of the following is the correct order of the West African Empires as they developed in history?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Mali, Songhai, and Ghana
Ghana, Songhai, and Mali
Mali, Ghana, and Songhai
Which river did the three West African Empires develop along?
Nile River
Mississippi River
Niger River
James River
What were the two most important trade items that helped the West African civilizations to become powerful?
Slaves and Gold
Salt and Gold
Cotton and Salt
Copper and Gold
The Muslim leader of Mali who supported education, spread Islam, and made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca was
Sunni Ali
The Nok
Sundiata
Mansa Musa
What part of Africa did most of the enslaved people come from?
Coast of East Africa
North Africa
Tip of South Africa
Coast of West Africa
Which desert did the African trade routes have to cross?
Kalahari Desert
Thar Desert
Gobi Desert
Sahara Desert
Which city became the center for learning and was located in the Mali Empire?
Gao
Cairo
Timbuktu
Koumbi
Which animal was most valuable for traders along the Trans-Saharan Trade routes?
Horse
Camel
Dog
Oxen
Which West African empire was known for its advanced ironworking skills and terracotta sculptures?
A) Ghana
B) Mali
C) Nok
D) Songhai
What was the primary religion that spread across West Africa during the Mali Empire?
A) Christianity
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
Which West African city was famous for its university and libraries, attracting scholars from various regions?
A) Accra
B) Lagos
C) Timbuktu
D) Dakar
