Quiz on the Empires of Mali and Ghana

What were the four different types of climate zones in Western Africa?

• Desert, semi-arid, tropical grassland, tropical forest

• Tundra, desert, rainforest, savanna

• Mediterranean, polar, desert, grassland

• Temperate, tropical, arid, polar

Where was the Empire of Mali located?

• Near the Indian Ocean

• Near the Atlantic Ocean, along the Niger River

• In the Sahara Desert

• Near the Mediterranean Sea

What is one similarity between the empires of Mali and Ghana?

• Both were located in the Sahara Desert

• Both had access to trade routes

• Both were isolated from other regions

• Both had no access to water

What was the name of the ruler of the Empire of Ghana?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Tunka Manin

• Askia the Great

Which empire was located along the Niger River and flourished from 1235 to 1600 CE?

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Benin Empire

What was a significant effect of the growth of Arabic in West Africa?

• Decrease in trade

• Spread of scientific knowledge

• Decline in education

• Isolation from other cultures

What was the primary religion that spread throughout the West African empires?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

What was the economic benefit of trade in Western Africa?

• It decreased the population.

• It had no impact.

• It boosted the local economy.

• It was only for luxury goods.

What major land feature did both the Empire of Mali and the Empire of Ghana reach in the north?

• The Sahara Desert.

• The Atlantic Ocean.

• The Nile River.

• The Mediterranean Sea.

What benefit did the empires have by being close to the Niger River?

• It provided isolation.

• It was a source of conflict.

• It facilitated trade and agriculture.

• It was only a defensive barrier.