History G6 Exam PQ 2nd Term 2025

The Trans-Saharan trade primarily linked sub-Saharan Africa with __________________.

• East Africa
• South America
• North Africa
• Central Asia

What role did missionaries play in early European contact with Africa?

• Missionaries primarily focused on trade and commerce.
• Missionaries facilitated early European contact with Africa through religious conversion, cultural exchange, and education.
• Missionaries aimed to establish military bases in Africa.
• Missionaries were mainly interested in exploiting natural resources.

Which of the following was NOT brought into Nigerian societies through the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Islamic religious practices
• Trade routes to Europe
• Cultural artifacts from Asia
• Indigenous political systems

How did the Trans-Saharan trade impact Nigerian societies?

• The Trans-Saharan trade enriched Nigerian societies economically and culturally, introducing new goods and promoting Islam.
• The Trans-Saharan trade isolated Nigerian societies from outside influences.
• The Trans-Saharan trade led to the decline of local economies in Nigeria.
• The Trans-Saharan trade had no significant impact on Nigerian cultures.

What was a major consequence of early European exploration in Africa?

• The establishment of trade routes for spices.
• The beginning of the transatlantic slave trade.
• The discovery of gold mines in South Africa.
• The spread of Christianity among indigenous tribes.

Why did some African leaders agree to trade with Europeans?

• To gain access to new goods and resources.
• To strengthen military alliances with Europeans.
• To gain political power over other African leaders.
• To avoid conflict with neighboring tribes.

What was the primary motivation for European explorers to come to Africa?

• The pursuit of scientific knowledge.
• The quest for religious conversion.
• The desire for trade and resources.
• The search for new lands to colonize.

The first Europeans to establish contact with Africa were the _______________.

• Spanish
• British
• Portuguese
• French

How did camels assist traders during the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Camels were only used for short-distance trade within cities.
• Traders relied on horses for faster travel across the desert.
• Camels were used primarily for their milk and meat.
• Camels assisted traders by enabling long-distance travel across the Sahara, carrying heavy loads, and surviving harsh desert conditions.

Which goods were most important in the Trans-Saharan trade for West Africans?

• Gold and salt
• Ceramics and glassware
• Ivory and silver
• Spices and textiles