Early African and American Civilizations

Which of the following were/are major geographic regions in Africa? (Select three.)

• tropical rainforest

• savannas

• great harbors

• mountains

• tundras

Which modern nation is located where the ancient Kush civilization existed?

• Morocco

• Egypt

• Sudan

• Libya

What was the basis of ancient Kush civilization’s trade economy? (Select three.)

• ivory

• slaves

• salt

• leopard pelts

• rice

Which early civilizations developed in West Africa? (Select three.)

• Ghana

• Zimbabwe

• Mali

• Songhai

• Egypt

What was significant about the Berbers?

• The traded with all African civilizations

• They controlled camel caravan routes across the Sahara Desert

• They conducted long distance horse races in the Sahara Desert

• The defeated the Mali civilization and gained control of the region

Which of the following accurately describes Sundiata?

• He was the Lion King that established the Mali Empire

• He was the first African leader to establish contact with Europe

• He gained control of trade routes across the Sahara

• He converted to Christianity and banned all indigenous religious practices

Which of the following accurately describes Mansa Musa? (Select three.)

• Developed Timbuktu and was extremely wealthy

• Ruled Mali and doubled the empire's size

• Defeated Rome and established Mali

• Controlled trade in Rome

• Conducted pilgrimage to Mecca

Mansa Musa built up the city of Timbuktu adding a university, libraries, and mosques making the city a center of learning and culture. Which of the following had a major impact on Mansa Musa’s work in Timbuktu?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Taoism

• Islam

Which of the following describes Swahili? (Select two.)

• It is located on the Arabian Peninsula

• It is the widest spoken language in Sub-Saharan Africa

• It combined African and Arabian to form the language

• It is the primary food source for sub-Saharan people

• It is the primary currency for trade in sub-Saharan Africa

Which of the following was NOT associated with the Olmec culture?

• Built early pyramids in Central America

• They were monothestic in their worship

• Build massive "head' sculptures

• Developed around 1200BC