African Kingdoms Unit Quiz 1

Which countries could all fit inside Africa?

• Europe, United States, and China

• India, Brazil, and Russia

• Australia, Japan, and Mexico

• Canada, Germany, and Italy

What ocean borders Africa on the east?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the Sahel?

• A mountain range in Africa

• A desert to the south of the Sahara

• A river in Africa

• A forest in Africa

Which rivers are the most important in Africa?

• Amazon, Mississippi, and Yangtze

• Nile, Congo, and Niger

• Thames, Seine, and Danube

• Ganges, Indus, and Mekong

What contributed to Aksum's power?

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Military strength

• Mining

Why was salt valuable in northern Africa?

• It was used as currency

• It helped food from being spoiled

• It was rare

• It was used in construction

Why did Mansa Musa make a pilgrimage to Mecca?

• To expand his empire

• To trade goods

• Because he was required to as a Muslim

• To find new allies

What is Ibn Battuta known for?

• Writing a book about his travels

• Leading a great army

• Building a famous mosque

• Discovering new lands

What did Ibn Battuta call his book?

• Odyssey

• Travels

• Rihlah

• Journey