2nd Semester Exam - Ch 13 Early African Civilizations

What is the strip of land with little rainfall that divides the desert from wetter areas in West Africa called?

• Desert
• Sahel
• Savannah
• Rainforest

What is the largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa?

• Sahara
• Gobi
• Kalahari
• Atacama

What was one of the main resources traded in Ghana?

• Silver
• Gold
• Copper
• Diamonds

What was the process in which people exchanged goods without contacting each other directly in Ghana?

• Direct barter
• Open barter
• Silent barter
• Visible barter

What did Ghana's kings use part of the empire's wealth to support?

• Education
• Healthcare
• Army
• Trade

Who was the ruler of Mali known for conquering Ghana and introducing cotton as a crop?

• Sunni Ali
• Mansa Musa
• Sundiata
• Askia the Great

Which ruler of Mali is known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and support for education?

• Askia the Great
• Sundiata
• Mansa Musa
• Sunni Ali

What weapon used by the Moroccan army contributed to the fall of Songhai?

• Sword
• Bow
• Arquebus
• Spear

What was the role of griots in early West African societies?

• Griots were traders who exchanged goods with other regions
• Griots were warriors who protected the kingdoms
• Griots were farmers who grew crops for the community
• Griots were storytellers who preserved history through oral traditions

What are some examples of West African epics?

• Romeo and Juliet
• The Dausi and The Sundiata
• The Odyssey and The Iliad
• Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings