9th grade World History - S1 Midterm Review

How much of the world’s population lives in Africa?

• 5%

• 10%

• 11%

• 8%

Is Africa a country or a continent?

• A continent

• A country

• Both

• None

How many regions can Africa be divided into?

• 3 regions

• 4 regions

• 8 regions

• 7 regions

Animism is the belief that everything in nature has a spirit.

• True

• False

Who did Aksum trade with?

• Greece and Rome

• Greece, Rome, India, and Egypt

• Rome, India, and Egypt

• None of the Above

Aksum is considered modern day what?

• Ethiopia

• Kenya

• Ghana

• Mali

What mines did Ghana have?

• Silver Mines

• Salt Mines

• Gold Mines

• Both B and C

Was Ghana considered the Land of Gold?

• No, because the king controlled trade and commanded a large army

• Yes, because the king controlled trade and commanded a large army

• Yes, the king did not like to lose

• A and C

What are the two most common religions in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Islam and Buddhism

• Christianity and Daoism

• Islam and Christianity

• Buddhism and Daoism

What is the capital city of Mali?

• Grayson

• Ghana

• Timbuktu

• Djeno-Djeno