Topic 14 Lessons 1 & 2 Quiz Review

What is the largest ecosystem in Africa?

• The Sahel

• The Sahara Desert

• The Savanna

• The Rain Forest

What is a natural resource?

• A man-made object used for trade

• A natural material that people can use to meet their needs

• A type of government

• A religious leader

Which minerals became crucial resources for trade and building wealthy civilizations in West Africa?

• Iron, silver, and coal

• Copper, gold, and salt

• Diamonds, oil, and tin

• Lead, zinc, and uranium

What does labor specialization mean?

• Everyone does the same job

• The division of jobs and skills in a society

• Trading with other countries

• Building large cities

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the decline of Ancient Ghana?

• Overpopulation

• Food shortages

• Over-dependence on trade

• Discovery of new gold mines

Who overthrew a cruel ruler and established himself as “mansa” in Mali?

• Mansa Mussa

• Sundiata

• A griot

• A king from Ghana

What is a hajj?

• A type of mineral

• A religious journey to the holy city of Mecca

• A West African king

• A professional storyteller

After his hajj, what did Mansa Mussa bring back to Mali?

• New crops and animals

• Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers

• Gold and salt

• New weapons

What is a griot?

• A type of mineral

• A professional storyteller and oral historian

• A king of Mali

• A religious leader

Why did Mali become a site of encounter?

• It was the largest desert in Africa

• Its location at the southern edge of the Sahara made it the center of trade

• It had the most rain forests

• It was the birthplace of griots