7th Grade - Chapter 14:1-3

Which types of animals are common in the Sahel?

• ocean animals such as fish and seals

• grazing animals such as gazelles and oryx

• desert animals such as lizards and camels

• river animals such as hippos and crocodiles

Which statement accurately describes animism?

• the belief in one god

• the belief in many gods

• the belief that natural objects have spirits

• the belief that dead relatives protect the living

Besides gold and salt, which products were commonly traded in the kingdom of Ghana?

• cinnamon

• cod

• sugar

• wheat

Under which king did Ghana’s territory and military power reach its height?

• Ramses

• Sundiata

• Mansa Musa

• Tunka Manin

Which city became an important trading city of the Mali Empire?

• Alexandria

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Timbuktu

Match the name of the West African ruler to his description:

founder of the kingdom of Mali

• Sundiata

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

Match the name of the West African ruler to his description:

Muslim leader of the Songhai Empire who conquered Mali

• Sundiata

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

Match the name of the West African ruler to his description:

Songhai emperor who reestablished Timbuktu as a center of learning

• Sundiata

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

Match the name of the West African ruler to his description:

emperor who expanded Mali and brought enormous wealth to his country

• Sundiata

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great