Heimler 1.5 AMSCO QUiz

What region is referred to as sub-Saharan Africa?

• The western coast of Africa

• The eastern coast of Africa

• The northern part of the Sahara Desert

• The area below the Sahara Desert

When did the Swahili civilization emerge?

• 10th Century

• 15th Century

• 12th Century

• 8th Century

What was the main source of wealth for the Swahili city-states?

• Fishing

• Mining

• International Trade

• Agriculture

Which belief system became dominant in the Swahili civilization?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

What language was spoken across the Swahili civilization?

• Swahili

• Bantu

• A mix of Bantu and Arabic

• Arabic

How did the Great Zimbabwe become wealthy?

• Through local trade only

• By mining diamonds

• By controlling several ports on the coast

• Through extensive agriculture

What was the economic bread and butter of the Great Zimbabwe?

• Textile production

• Gold trade

• Farming and cattle herding

• Ivory trade

Which empires rose and fell in West Africa?

• Songhai, Zimbabwe, and Nubia

• Zimbabwe, Mali, and Ghana

• Egypt, Nubia, and Axum

• Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

What did the Hausa Kingdoms and Swahili city-states have in common?

• Both gained power through trade

• Both were centralized empires

• Both were Christian

• Both were located along the Mediterranean Sea

What religion did the rulers of the Hausa Kingdoms eventually convert to?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism