Kingdoms of West Africa (Ghana, Mali, Songhai)

What gave the early people of the Kingdom of Ghana an advantage?

• Salt

• Iron tools

• Steel tools

• Gunpowder

What two key products did the kings of Ghana build their power on?

• Salt and Gold

• Iron and Salt

• Gold and Ivory

• Gold and Silver

What type of economy did the Kingdom of Ghana have (would be the same for Mali and Songhai)?

• Mixed Economy

• Command Economy

• Traditional Economy

• Market Economy

In what way were Camels used in the Kingdom of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• For Sport

• Transportation of Goods

• As Entertainment

• For Religion

The Northern desert in Africa is the...

• Sahara

• Kalahari

• Senegalese

• Nambia

What was the name of the kingdom directly after Ghana?

• Mali

• Songhai

What type of trade route did the people of the Empire of Ghana have (same as Mali and Songhai)?

• Trans-Saharan

• Trans-Kalaharian

• Trans-Mediterranean

• Trans-Eastward

Which of the following is a reason that rivers were important to the people of Ghana? Select the best answer.

• Provided good soil and irrigation for farming

• Provided a place to wash and create crafts

• Expanded the borders of the Kingdom by providing a highway for the army

• Was used to flood enemies and clear the way for the army

What new religion did the traders bring into the Kingdom of Ghana?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

What was the name of the last Kingdom of Western Africa?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai