WorksheetsWest African Kingdom Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
D) Rebellion and Invasion
B) Invasion/Rebellion.
How were the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire similar? Select the two correct answers.
a) They were powerful because of their location on the Niger River.
b) They were centers of traditional religious beliefs and culture.
c) They were influenced by Muslim merchants and scholars.
d) They were wealthy because of the gold-salt trade.
e) They were destinations for Christian scholars.
What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image?
a) He was famous around the world for his religious devotion.
b) He was famous around the world for his wealth.
c) He was admired for his strong leadership.
d) He was admired for his love of education.
Timbuktu is known as the (a) , (b) , and (c) center of Mali.
Name the West African Kingdoms in order.
Mali-Ghana-Songhai
Ghana-Mali-Songhai
Songhai-Mali-Ghana
Mali-Songhai-Ghana
What happened to the Mali Empire after Mansa Musa returned from his hajj?
The Mali Empire was attacked and conquered by Songhai Empire
Mansa Musa hired architects to build mosques, libraries, and universities
Mansa Musa forced the citizens to convert to Islam
Mansa Musa passed away upon his return and was replaced by his son
What happened when Mansa Musa visited Cairo. Egypt?
He passed out gold to the poor which caused inflation
Cairo faced economic problems for decades as a result of his visit
Mansa Musa attacked the sultan and conquered Cairo
There is no historical evidence that Mansa Musa visited Cairo, Egypt
Trade began to increase in West Africa when Berbers began using __________ to travel across the Sahara Desert.
Horses
Camels
Donkeys
Carriages
Why did Morocco invade Songhai?
Morocco wanted to use captured Songhai citizens as slaves.
Songhai merchants had taken over many of Morocco’s trading partners.
The Moroccans were after Songhai’s rich deposits of gold and salt.
The Moroccans thought that the askias of Songhai were converting
to Christianity.
What geographic feature were each of the West African kingdoms most dependent on?
Salt mines
Gold mines
Niger River
Trade routes
What geographic feature separated the West African Kingdoms from the River Valley Civilizations?
Atlantic Ocean
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Sahara Desert
What were the three major economic activities of West Africa?
Iron trading
Agriculture
Salt mining
Gold Mining
Merchanting
How did religion shape the West African Empires?
Many people converted to Islam
They built mosques.
Mansa Musa gave gold to everyone in Cairo.
Kings taxed salt and gold
