Geography
Which ocean borders Africa on the east?
Indian
Why did Mansa Musa make a pilgrimage to Mecca?
As a Muslim, he was required to
It kept food from spoiling
A place of worship for Muslims
Mosque
A country ruled by a king or queen
Kingdom
Which of the following best describes the size of Africa?
a. Africa is smaller than the United States
b. Africa is larger than Asia
c. Europe, the United States, China, and Indian could all fit inside Africa
d. All of North America and Asia could fit inside Africa
c. Europe, the United States, China, and India could all fit inside Africa.
In which place did Ibn Battuta not visit?
a. Arabia
b. China
c. India
d. England
d. England
What did Muslim scholars call Ghana?
Land of Gold
Showing deep religious feelings
Devout
A school where advanced learning is taught
University
Which of the following statements is not true about the Sahara?
a. The Sahara is nothing but sand
b. The Sahara is the largest desert on Earth
c. The Sahara experiences large changes in temperature
d. There are lots of oases in the Sahara
a. The Sahara is nothing but Sand
Why is Mansa Musa remembered in African history?
Mansa Musa's reign in Mali was so long and successful
How was Ghana's location important for its success?
It was located in the middle of many trade routes
An object used during a past period in history
Artifact
A group of travelers journeying together
Caravan
What is the Sahel?
A semi-dry rolling plain south of the Sahara
What happened in the years after Mansa Musa's death?
Mali was taken over by the Songhai empire
In what important way was Askia Muhammad different from Sonni Ali Ber and other Sonni kings?
He was a devout Muslim
A group of countries controlled by a single authority
Empire
A series of rulers who are all from the same family
Dynasty
What are important rivers in Africa?
Nile, Congo, and Niger river.
What did Ibn Battuta call his book?
Rihlah
Why didn't Sumanguru kill young Sundiata?
Sumanguru thought Sundiata was weak
A small, deep, narrow valley
Ravine
A place where stone or other minerals are taken from the earth
Quarry