8.1 - African Societies

What is the main geographical feature of Africa's interior?

• Deserts

• Rainforest regions

• Grassy regions known as savanna

• Coastal lands

Which desert is located in Northern Africa?

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Mojave Desert

When did the trade of gold and salt begin in Africa?

• 300 AD

• 400's AD

• 600's AD

• 800's AD

What was a major reason for the demand for salt in the ancient world?

• It was used as currency

• It preserved food for long periods

• It was a rare mineral

• It was used in construction

What role did camels play in the trans-Saharan trade?

• They were used for food

• They were introduced to the region to make trade possible

• They were used to mine gold

• They were used to build roads

What was the impact of African gold on Europe?

• It led to the fall of the Roman Empire

• It helped finance the Renaissance

• It caused inflation

• It was used to build castles

What was a consequence of the slave trade in the Sahara?

• It led to the discovery of new trade routes

• Many enslaved people died during the harsh conditions

• It ended the trans-Saharan trade

• It was a peaceful practice

What was a significant effect of Islamic traders entering the market for human commodities?

• It decreased the demand for gold

• It increased slavery dramatically

• It ended the salt trade

• It led to the discovery of new lands

What was a common fate for prisoners taken by Muslims during the slave trade?

• They were released immediately

• They were used as domestic servants

• They were sent to Europe

• They were given land

What was a key factor in the wealth of some African rulers?

• Control of the spice trade

• Control of gold and salt trade

• Control of the silk trade

• Control of the textile industry