Geographical Features of West Africa

All three West African empires controlled part of the _______________ Desert.

• Mojave

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Atacama

• Kalahari

Great civilizations in West Africa arose along the _______________ River.

• Nile

• Congo

• Sahara

• Bantu

• Niger

Which ocean is located to the west of Africa?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which city was a major center of trade and learning in ancient West Africa?

• Timbuktu

• Rome

• Athens

• Beijing

Which body of water borders the western coastline of Africa?

• The Indian Ocean

• The Arabian Sea

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Persian Gulf

African storytellers who memorize and recite the names and histories of their people are called _______________.

• epics

• griots

• mansas

• oracles

True or False: Animism believes everything in nature as a soul.

• True

• False

The rise of the West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai can be attributed to:

• The spread of Christianity.

• Their emphasis on nationalism.

• The rise of European Imperialism.

• Their location near the Trans-Saharan trade routes.

According to the map, which of the West African kingdoms came last?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Timbuktu

How did the spread of Islam in West Africa affect the kingdoms in this area?

• It caused the people to adopt nomadic lifestyles.

• It weakened trade and prosperity in the region.

• It reduced the emphasis on education and learning.

• It led to an increase in trade and wealth in the region.