Quiz on Historical Roles and Facts

Which of the following are roles of the king?

• Leader of the military

• Head of the judiciary

• Chief religious figure

• Master of ceremonies

Which of the following is NOT a fact about the Ghana Empire?

• The Ghana Empire was located in West Africa.

• The Ghana Empire was known for its gold trade.

• The Ghana Empire was founded in the 20th century.

• The Ghana Empire had a complex social structure.

What physical characteristics of camels make them particularly well suited for long trips across the hot desert?

• Humps for fat storage and water conservation

• Thick fur for warmth

• Short legs for stability

• Large ears for better hearing

Why were traders willing to risk crossing the dangerous Sahara?

• To find new trade routes

• To access valuable goods like gold and salt

• To escape from enemies

• To explore new territories

How did the West African empires build their wealth?

• Through agriculture and farming

• By trading gold and salt

• By conquering neighboring territories

• Through industrialization

Where did the first humans live?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• America

How did medieval African societies differ from medieval European societies? What contributed to the difference?

• Medieval African societies were primarily nomadic, while European societies were feudal; climate and geography contributed to these differences.

• Medieval African societies were more technologically advanced than European societies; trade routes contributed to these differences.

• Medieval African societies were more isolated than European societies; political structures contributed to these differences.

• Medieval African societies were more urbanized than European societies; religious beliefs contributed to these differences.

Gold is considered valuable because:

• It is abundant and easy to find.

• It has industrial uses and is a good conductor of electricity.

• It is rare, durable, and has been used as a form of currency.

• It is a renewable resource and can be easily reproduced.

In addition to gold, which of the following commodities were transported along African trade routes?

• Salt

• Silk

• Spices

• Tea

Why are the origins of Ghana unclear to historians today?

• Lack of written records from the period

• Conflicting oral traditions

• Destruction of archaeological sites

• All of the above