Ancient African Civilizations

What is the second largest continent in the world?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Arabian Desert

The capital city of ancient Ghana was ________. A) Timbuktu B) Niani C) Gao D) Koumbi Saleh.

• Timbuktu

• Niani

• Gao

• Koumbi Saleh

The Soninke people founded which powerful trading empire?

• Mali Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Egyptian Empire

Which city became an important center for trade and knowledge in the Mali Empire?

• Alexandria

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Gao

The Songhai Empire was established by ________.

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa I

• Sunni Ali

• Narmer

The Kingdom of Kongo ruled until it became part of which country?

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

• Italy

What were the musicians and storytellers in Ancient Africa called?

• Bards

• Griots

• Minstrels

• Poets

Which religions were introduced to Africa after parts were conquered?

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Islam and Christianity

• Judaism and Sikhism

• Taoism and Confucianism

The introduction of monotheistic religions in Africa led to the decline of what type of religions?

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Animistic

• Shamanistic