Chapter 4 - West Africa

What is the largest desert in the world?

• Kalahari Desert
• Atacama Desert
• Sahara Desert
• Brownie Dessert

Which of the following regions is known for its grassy plains and is found in West Africa?

• Sahara
• Savanna
• Rainforest
• Desert

Why is the Niger River important to West Africa?

• It provides a source of fresh water for dinking and irrigation.
• It is a major source of gold.
• It is the longest river in the world.
• It is a natural barrier against invaders.

Who is considered the founder of the Mali Empire?

• Askia the Great
• Sundiata
• Mansa Musa
• King David

Which ruler of the Mali Empire is famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca and promoting education?

• Askia the Great
• Sundiata
• Mansa Musa
• Ibn Battuta

What was a major contribution of Askia the Great to the Songhai Empire?

• He established a powerful military.
• He built a university in Timbuktu.
• He discovered gold mines.
• He create a peace treaty with Ghana.

Village societies in West Africa were often organized around what main aspect?

• Political parties
• Religion and Kinship
• Trade routes
• Military strength

Which of the following resources was particularly important in the economies of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires?

• Oil
• Diamonds
• Gold and salt
• Coffee

Which empire was known for being the first of the three great West African empires?

• Mali
• Songhai
• Ghana
• Benin

What was one of the main religious practiced in West Africa during the rise of these empires?

• Buddhism
• Christianity
• Islam
• Hinduism