Africa Geography (Rome vs Africa)

What were West African civilizations primarily built on?

• Trade of spices and textiles

• Trade of gold, salt, and slaves

• Trade of silver and copper

• Trade of tea and coffee

Why was salt important during this time?

• It was the only way to keep food fresh.

• It was the only way to season bland foods.

• It was the only way to keep homes cool.

• It was the only way to honor their gods.

Where was the best place to be located in Africa? ...because the land would support agriculture

• the desert

• the grasslands

• the rainforest

• the coastal plains

Who could claim being the reason for the development of South Africa?

• merchants and traders

• the Bantu

• scholars and scientists

• migrants from Asia

Which is NOT true about North Africa?

• it was home to the Mali Empire

• it is close to Europe

• it is home to the Sahara

• it has natural defenses like mountains and a desert

What was the biggest factor that decided if a medieval African society would be successful?

• The size of their army

• Their geographic location

• The number of leaders

• The amount of gold they had

Fill-in the blank: Medieval Africa ___ unified under one empire.

• was

• was not

• remained

• advocated for

What was the significance of salt in the West African empires?

• It was used for building materials

• It was used to keep food fresher for longer

• It was used as a currency

• It was used for making weapons

Which region profited from the Indian Ocean Trade the most?

• North

• East

• South

• West

What did the caravans do at the cities they stopped at?

• Built settlements

• Delivered and collected goods

• Fought battles

• Rested for months