Geography
What is the largest desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert
What is the holy book of Islam called?
The Koran
What important mineral was mined in NORTH and WEST Africa? (Two Answers)
Gold and Salt
True or False:
Early African Empires were extremely poor
What is the river in the northeastern part of Africa called?
The Nile River
What is a follower of Islam called?
A Muslim
Name one of the empires of West Africa
Possible Answers:
Ghana
Mali
Songhai
Where in the world are you most likely to find Muslim people?
Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Middle East
What is the name of the desert on the southern tip of Africa?
The Kalihari Desert
The place of worship for Muslims is called a ________________.
A Mosque
Who is Mansa Musa and where is he from?
He was the king of the Mali empire in West Africa
What does the word Zimbabwe translate to?
House of Rock
The largest lake in Africa is located on the eastern side of the continent. What is its name?
Lake Victoria
The most holy city of Islam is the city of ________________
Mecca
What caused the Songhai Empire’s downfall?
The invention of firearms (guns)
Name the three major environments in Africa
Desert
Rainforest
Savannah
Another of Africa's prominent rivers runs through the western side of the continent. What is its name?
The Congo River
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
1. The Profession of Faith—The Shahada
2. Daily Prayers—Salat
3. Alms-Giving—Zakat
4. Fasting during Ramadan—Saum
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca—Hajj
What African Empire was on the horn of Africa?
Aksum
How did Islam spread through Africa and the Middle East through Ancient History?
Trade - Muslim merchants spread their religion on trade routes
Conquest - A series of holy wars helped to spread Islam throughout this region.
Art - Islamic art depicting the religion was very popular at the time.
Religion - People liked the simplicity of a monotheistic religion like Islam
Education - Islamic Scholars educated people and spread their religion.