Sahel

Which of the following were major trade cities in West Africa in the medieval era? Choose all that apply.

• Timbuktu

• Djenne

• Baghdad

• Gao

What African King was one of the richest men to ever live and famously went on Hajj in 1324?

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Sulayman

• Leo Africanus

• Mansa Musa

What was the city of Timbuktu known for in the Middle Ages?

• Breakfast Pastries

• Its many centers of learning

• long-haired house cats

• as a center for metal working

From North to South, what order to the West African environments occur in?

• Savanna-Sahel-Forest-Desert

• Forest-Sahel-Savanna-Desert

• Desert-Sahel-Savanna-Forest

• Sahel-Savanna-Forest-Desert

What goods were traded in the trans-Saharan trade? Check all that apply.

• Gold

• Teachings of Islam

• Salt

• Porcelain

What is the Sahel region primarily known for in terms of climate?

• A) Tropical rainforest

• B) Arid and semi-arid conditions

• C) Temperate climate

• D) Polar climate

Which of the following countries is not part of the Sahel region?

• A) Mali

• B) Niger

• C) Egypt

• D) Chad

What is a major environmental challenge faced by the Sahel region?

• A) Deforestation

• B) Desertification

• C) Flooding

• D) Volcanic eruptions

Which river is a crucial water source for the Sahel region?

• A) Nile

• B) Niger

• C) Amazon

• D) Mississippi

What is the primary livelihood of people living in the Sahel region?

• A) Fishing

• B) Nomadic herding and agriculture

• C) Mining

• D) Industrial manufacturing