African Civilizations Quiz

Which best describes Timbuktu under the Mali empire?

• a center of Islamic culture and learning

• a military base for local African armies

• a trading post controlled by European merchants

• a port where Asian and European ships brought goods

Which African civilization best completes this table?

• Egypt

• Kush

• Mali

• Mesopotamia

In what ways were the Maya and the Aztec civilizations of Latin America similar?

• Both civilizations showed a lack of urbanization.

• Both civilizations lacked a strong central government.

• Both civilizations thrived in mathematics before European contact.

• Both civilizations lived in peace with their neighbors.

How did the spread of Islam in West Africa affect the kingdoms in this area?

• It weakened trade and prosperity in the region.

• It caused the people to adopt nomadic lifestyles.

• It led to an increase in trade and wealth in the region.

• It reduced the emphasis on education and learning.

These are African proverbs. According to these proverbs, what conclusion can be made regarding the traditions in Africa?

• Proverbs were used in Africa as a way to confuse small children.

• Proverbs helped to teach about African culture and values.

• Proverbs were considered unimportant and used for entertainment.

• Proverbs taught the major teachers and beliefs of African religions.

Based on this image of Mansa Musa, what are two things that were important to people living during his time?

• architecture and Christianity

• gold and Islam

• trade and Judaism

• waterways and Hinduism

This is a photography of Machu Picchu. Based on this photograph, which statement about Incan culture is true?

• Incans lived near the sea.

• Incans built complex cities.

• Incans lived on plain lands.

• Incans built wooden structures.

Maya achievements in mathematics were closely related to what other area?

• music

• astronomy

• road building

• military power

What impact did chinampas have on the environment of the Aztecs?

• depletion of the rainforest

• increase in air pollution

• depletion of natural minerals

• increase in farmable land

Mountainous terrain created a scarcity of farmable land in the Inca Empire. Solution: ? Which solution best completes the chart?

• fertilizer

• three-field system

• step terraces

• irrigation canals