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What effect did international trade have on the kingdom of Benin? a) Benin grew to become a powerful empire. b) Many people in Benin moved to Europe. c) Merchants became more powerful than the king.
a) Benin grew to become a powerful empire.
How were the stone enclosures of Great Zimbabwe different from the walls of Benin? a) They were built to protect the city from high winds and violent storms. b) They were built to show he power and importance of he king.
b) They were built to show he power and importance of he king.
Why did the Portuguese attack many cities of East Africa in the 1500’s? a) to capture and enslave the residents b) to steal gold and ivory reserves in the cities c) to gain control of Indian Ocean trade
c) to gain control of Indian Ocean trade
Which of the following were the two major dynasties of Ethiopia? a) Zagwe and Solomonid b) Mogul and Mongol c) Tang and Ming d) Khmer and Tokugawa
a) Zagwe and Solomonid
Which country replaced the Axum civilization? a) Zimbabwe b) Mali c) Ghana d) Ethiopia
d) Ethiopia
Which was NOT a good exported by the kingdom of Axum? a) ivory b) gold c) myrrh d) frankincense
b) gold
Which is true of most West African kingdoms? a) They were crossroads for trade. b) They were ruled by Sundiata. c) They had agricultural economies.
a) They were crossroads for trade
What impact did Mansa Musa have on African history? a) He forced people to convert to Islam. b) Europeans became interested in the gold and resources in Mali.
b) Europeans became interested in the gold and resources in Mali.
Why did European mapmakers begin to include Mali on their maps? a) Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca caught their attention. b) They wanted other Muslims to make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
a) Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca caught their attention.
For what is Mansa Musa best known? a) pilgrimage to Mecca b) interest in Muslim learning and scholarship c) interest in architecture
a) pilgrimage to Mecca
How did the location of Ghana help it become a wealthy empire? a) It was on the coast, allowing traders to move goods to and from there by ship. b) It was between the salt mines in the Sahara and the gold fields in Wangara.
b) It was between the salt mines in the Sahara and the gold fields in Wangara.
What influence did gold have on the empires of West Africa? a) It allowed emperors to decorate their palaces. b) It was used to make the coins of the empires. c) It brought in trade goods from many other lands
c) It brought in trade goods from many other lands
How do the Bantu languages help historians study migration in Africa? a) Stories of migration are written in the Bantu languages. b) The languages are similar and have spread with people as they migrated.
b) The languages are similar and have spread with people as they migrated.
Why did people migrate from one place to another in Africa? a) The environment of their area changed and resources were used up. b) The rivers of the area flooded, destroying their crops and homes.
a) The environment of their area changed and resources were used up
Which are the three major interior rivers of Africa? a) Zambezi, Niger, and Congo b) Tigris, Euphrates, and Ganges c) Huang, Me-kong, and Yang-tze
a) Zambezi, Niger, and Congo
Which of the following landforms is NOT located in Africa? a) Great Rift Valley b) Mount Kilimanjaro c) Sahara d) Arabian Peninsula
d) Arabian Peninsula
What are winters generally like in the Mediterranean climate zone of Africa? a) hot and dry b) hot and rainy c) mild and rainy d) mild and dry
c) mild and rainy
Which describes the geography of Africa’s savanna? a) little vegetation b) short grassy plains c) thick vegetation d) fertile land
b) short grassy plains


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