African Empires

The West African kingdom that became wealthy through taxing passersby was 

• Ghana
• Mali
• Songhai
• Benin

Which is the correct order, according to time and size?

• Mali, Songhai, Ghana
• Songhai, Mali, Ghana
• Ghana, Songhai, Mali
• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

Which two products were the most valuable trade items for the kingdoms of West Africa?

• gold and grain
• cotton and kola nuts
• gold and salt
• salt and cattle

According to the map, which of the West African trading kingdoms was the SMALLEST?

• Ghana
• Mali
• Songhai
• Axum

According to the map, which of the West African trading kingdoms was the LARGEST?

• Ghana
• Mali
• Songhai
• Axum

Fill in the Blank: Trade let people meet others from different _____ and learns about their beliefs.

• Wealth
• Inventions
• Religions

The region of Africa with open grasslands and scattered trees is the

• Sahara
• Sahel
• Savanna
• Rainforest

How did Ghana profit from outsiders?

• Capturing slaves
• Finding gold mines
• Taxing trade
• Selling fish

What brought Islam to West Africa?

• War
• Trade
• Emporers
• Crusades

Taghaza in North Africa was known for its deposits of what substance?

• salt
• gold
• iron
• ore