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West Africia

Quiz by Marjorie Sudberry

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37 questions
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  • Q1
    Which river is the longest in West Africa?
    Niger River
    Gambia River
    Volta River
    Senegal River
    30s
  • Q2
    What was one of the main sources of wealth for the Kingdom of Ghana?
    Silk
    Spices
    Gold
    Electronics
    30s
  • Q3
    Which river was important for trade in the Kingdom of Ghana?
    Amazon River
    Mississippi River
    Yangtze River
    Niger River
    30s
  • Q4
    What role did the Kingdom of Ghana play in the trans-Saharan trade?
    It was isolated from trade.
    It banned trade with other regions.
    It was a major trading hub.
    It primarily exported textiles.
    30s
  • Q5
    What was one of the official religions practiced in the Kingdom of Ghana?
    Buddhism
    Hinduism
    Christianity
    Islam
    30s
  • Q6
    What was the primary economic activity of the Kingdom of Ghana?
    Manufacturing
    Trade
    Farming
    Mining
    30s
  • Q7
    Who was the ruler of the Kingdom of Ghana known for his wealth and power?
    The President
    The Sultan
    The King
    The Emperor
    30s
  • Q8
    Which valuable resource did the Kingdom of Ghana control that was crucial for trade?
    Salt
    Iron
    Sugar
    Copper
    30s
  • Q9
    What was one of the main sources of wealth for the Kingdom of Mali?
    Olive oil
    Cotton
    Silk
    Gold
    30s
  • Q10
    Who was the most famous ruler of the Kingdom of Mali?
    Mansa Musa
    Sonni Ali
    Askia Muhammad
    Sundiata Keita
    30s
  • Q11
    What city was the center of trade and education in the Kingdom of Mali?
    Cairo
    Sahara
    Timbuktu
    Caravan
    30s
  • Q12
    What was the primary religion practiced in the Kingdom of Mali during its peak?
    Buddhism
    Christianity
    Paganism
    Islam
    30s
  • Q13
    What role did the trans-Saharan trade routes play in the Kingdom of Mali?
    They prevented trade with other countries.
    They were only for local transportation.
    They were used for military conquests.
    They facilitated trade with other regions.
    30s
  • Q14
    What significant event took place during Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
    He established a new empire.
    He conquered new territories.
    He distributed gold along the way.
    He built a large mosque.
    30s
  • Q15
    What was one of the major contributions of the Kingdom of Mali to world history?
    Creation of the wheel
    Invention of writing
    Development of trade networks
    Discovery of America
    30s

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