Geography
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100
What is the largest desert in the world, covering 10% of Africa?
the Sahara Desert
100
Who praised the safety & grandeur of Mali whilst traveling around the world on Hajj?
Ibn Buttata
100
What were the two most important commodities in African trade?
Gold and salt
100
Which trade route is shown in the map below?
The Indian Ocean trade route
100
What was the primary religion in Mali and Songhai?
Islam
200
What are the three main types of environments that make up Africa?
Desert, Savannah, Rainforest
200
Who built universities and mosques during his rule in the empire of Mali?
a. Ibn Buttata
b. Mansa Musa
c. Ezana
Mansa Musa
200
The Berber nomads domesticated the __________, making trade possible across the Sahara. (animal)
Camel
200
What trade route is shown in the map below?
The Silk Road
200
What continent had high demand for African gold, spices, and natural resources?
Europe
300
All three West African Empires are located on or near what river?
the Niger River
300
Who sponsored voyages along the western coast of Africa; influencing future explorers?
a. Christopher Columbus
b. Vasco de Gama
c. Prince Henry the Navigator
Prince Henry the Navigator
300
What trade routes did Great Zimbabwe use to connect and trade with Asia?
Indian Ocean trade routes
300
Which civilization is located between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers?
Zimbabwe
300
What was the most important center of trade & learning in West Africa? (city)
Timbuktu
400
The kingdom of Axum is located between the ________ River and the _______ Sea.
Nile River; Red Sea
400
Who expanded the empire of Songhai through military conquest?
a. Sunni Ali
b. Askia Muhammad
Sunni Ali
400
What was the chief seaport of the kingdom of Axum?
a. Timbuktu
b. Adulis
c. Gao
Adulis
400
Which West African civilization was located in the yellow circle, shown in the map below?
Ghana
400
What type of innovation is Ge'ez (from Axum)?
a. Architecture
b. Written language
c. Religion
Written language
500
The kingdom of Axum is situated in the northern part of the ________________ highlands.
a. Ethiopian
b. Egyptian
c. Eritrean
Ethiopian
500
Who were the Bantu speaking people who established Zimbabwe in 1000 BCE?
a. Soninke people
b. Shona people
the Shona people
500
Axum's central location on the Horn of Africa provided access to the __________________ Sea and Red Sea, allowing trade with European, Asian, and African civilizations.
a. Arabian Sea
b. Black Sea
c. Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean
500
Which West African civilization was located in the purple circle, shown in the map below?
Mali
500
What architecture commemorates the achievements of Axum and is dedicated to the Christian God?
a. Mosque
b. Pillars
c. Wall
Pillars of Axum