Geography of Africa
The Kingdoms of Ethiopia
Empires of West Africa
Africa's Eastern Coast
Great Zimbabwe
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What is the highest point in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa.
100
How were Aksum and Kush alike?
Both controlled vast trade networks.
100
What common product was needed in West Africa?
Salt was needed in West Africa, to preserve foods.
100
What ocean lies between eastern Africa and Asia?
The Indian Ocean lies between eastern Africa and Asia.
100
Why did Great Zimbabwe become a trading center? What effect did this have on its rulers?
Great Zimbabwe became a trading center because of its location to gold resources. Gold and the gold trade made the rulers very rich and powerful.
200
What is a savanna?
A savanna is a grassy, tree-dotted plain.
200
On what river is Meroe located? Locate this river on a map of Africa.
Meroe is located on the Nile River.
200
Explain the rule of supply and demand.
Supply is a quantity of something and demand is people's desire for that particular thing.
200

What goods were imported to Africa

Gold,Leopard skins, Rhinoceros horns, and Ivory

200

 Great Zimbabwe of Africa.

A civilization in south Africa develops an important gold trade.

300
What geographical feature covers much of the northern part of the continent of Africa?
The Sahara Desert covers much of the northern part of the continent of Africa.
300
For what artistic and religious works is the Zagwe kingdom remembered?
The Zagwe kingdom is remembered for its churches carved out of stone.
300
What are griots?
Griots were assistants to the king. They told stories that described historical events, to teach people about the past.
300
What is the meaning of the word 'Swahili'?
'Swahili' means "people of the shore."
300
Why is information about Great Zimbabwe limited?
Information about Great Zimbabwe is limited due to the lack of oral traditions and written documents.
400
What geographical feature runs along the Sahara Desert's southern edge? What does the word mean?
The Sahel runs along the Sahara Desert's southern edge. The word 'Sahel' means "shore."
400
Who was Lalibela? For what is he best remembered?
Lalibela was the most powerful Zagwe king, who ruled from 1185-1225. He is best remembered for sponsoring the carving of 11 stone churches out of solid rock.
400
How long did Ghana's kings control the gold supply? What happened to weaken their control?
Ghana's kings controlled the gold supply for nearly 500 years. According to tradition, Sunjata, a Mali prince, conquered Ghana and other areas to create the Mali empire.
400
Who were the original people of the eastern coast? Who joined them?
The Swahili were the original people of the eastern coast. Arab Muslims joined them.
400
How did people make a living in Great Zimbabwe?
People in Great Zimbabwe made a living by farming, herding, or making crafts.
500
Why did farmers set fire to the savannas?
Farmers set fire to the savannas to clear land or encourage the growth of new grass for their herds.
500
What powerful trading state replaced Kush? What was its religion?
During the 300s, Aksum conquered Kush and adopted Christianity.
500

Who was Sunjata and why was he so powerful

 He was a leader of west Africa and he conquered all of his old enemies of Ghana

500
On what kinds of landforms were Mombasa and Zanzibar located?
Mombasa and Zanzibar were located on islands.
500
What effect did gold have on farmers and herders in the area?
Farmers and herders had to work harder to supply food to the gold workers and to the growing number of city residents.
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