Ancient Africa Unit Test*

The ____________________ of the Bantu through Africa was a slow process that took thousands of years.

• migration
• animism

Oral history was passed along by a ____________________ in African societies.

• griot
• dynasty

In the Empire of Mali, who was Mali's greatest leader?

• Mufusa
• Mansa Musa

An area with tall grasses and few trees is known as?

• Savanna
• Marsh

The precious metal that contributed to the wealth of Ghana is called...

• Silver
• Gold

Western African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali controlled trade of which TWO items?

• Gold and fish
• Gold and salt

What could be made from using iron?

• livestock
• tools and weapons

How did Ghana become so wealthy?

• big business
• center of trade route

Where was the Songhai's center of Islamic faith located?

• Timbuktu
• Fez

What was the capital of the Songhai Empire?

• Gao
• Saleh