Climate and Resources in Africa

What role do rivers play in Africa according to the text?

• They are used for fishing only

• They connect the interior and help the movement of goods and people

• They are barriers to transportation

• They are used only for irrigation

What is Africa filled with according to the text?

• Natural resources

• Skyscrapers

• Deserts only

• Only tropical forests

Which country is shown to fit within Africa in the image?

• Brazil

• Russia

• China

• Australia

During which years was the Empire of Axum a powerful East African empire?

• 300-550

• 350-600

• 400-650

• 450-700

Which empire is located to the east of the Empire of Axum on the map?

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Nubian Empire

What is the modern-day country where the Empire of Axum was primarily located?

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

• Sudan

• Libya

Which empire was a powerful East African empire from 350-600?

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Empire of Axum

• Egyptian Empire

What was one of the main commodities traded by Axum?

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

• Bronze

Which city is NOT part of the Songhai Empire according to the map?

• Cairo

• Gao

• Jenne

• Timbuktu

What was Zimbabwe's society based on trading?

• gold & silver

• gold & ivory

• emerald

• diamonds