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SS Unit 2 Chapter 1 West African Kingdoms 9-16-24

Quiz by MARCUS BECKWITH

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  • Q1

    How did West African empires build their wealth?

    By controlling gold and salt mines along with controlling trade routes

    30s
  • Q2

    Why did traders cross the dangerous Sahara desert?

    To become very wealthy from trading goods

    30s
  • Q3

    What is a caravan?

    A group of travelers journeying together

    30s
  • Q4

    What makes camels' feet well-suited for desert travel?

    they can handle traveling and carrying items in the desert heat (they can go several days without water)

    30s
  • Q5

    What were two main sources of wealth for West African empires?

    Gold mines and trade routes

    30s
  • Q6

    How might caravans have affected cultural exchange in Africa?

    They allowed for the spread of ideas, religion, (Islam)  and goods

    30s
  • Q7

    What can we infer about the importance of trade in early African civilizations?

    It was crucial for their development and wealth

    30s
  • Q8

    How might the dangers of desert travel have influenced trade goods?

    Traders focused on small, valuable items

    (Gold and Salt as an example)

    30s
  • Q9

    What special feature do camels have on their feet that helps them walk on sand?

    Splayed feet

    30s
  • Q10

    How do camels protect their eyes from sand?

    With long eyelashes

    30s
  • Q11

    Which desert did traders cross using camels?

    Sahara Desert

    30s
  • Q12

    Why were traders willing to cross dangerous deserts?

     For trade and profit

    30s
  • Q13

    How does the camel's foot help it walk on sand?

     It doesn't sink into the sand

    30s
  • Q14

    What type of civilizations are mentioned in the passage?

    Early African civilizations

    30s
  • Q15

    What challenge does the hot desert present to travelers?

    Extreme heat

    30s

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