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Africa Unit Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which region has 3 vegetation zones? | West |
| Which region is bordered by the Sahara desert? | West |
| Which regions has savannas in the central part & rain forests in the southern? | West |
| Which region has many rain forests and grasslands? | Central/Southern |
| Which region has many animals? | Central/Southern |
| Which region has a large population of Bantu speakers? | Central/Southern |
| Which region is filled with ethnic groups? | Central/Southern |
| Which region has extreme landforms? | East |
| Which region does the Nile River begin? | East |
| Which region is Mount Kilimanjaro located? | East |
| What were their main resources? (6) | Gold Salt Crops Slaves Ivory Timber |
| How did living on the coast of the Indian Ocean affect them? | They were able to trade with Asia |
| How were In-land people affected? | They produced salt and crops |
| What did Ghana trade? | Gold and salt |
| Which empire traded with Berbers? | Ghana |
| Ghana's king ______ trade and required conquered people to pay a ______ | Taxed and tribute |
| What two religions were practiced? | Islam and Traditional |
| Which empire was attacked by the Almoravids, whom took control of their capital and declared war? | Ghana |
| Which empire was led by Sundiata? | Mali |
| Which empire fell due to internal fighting? | Mali |
| Which ruler overthrew the Berbers? | Sunni Ali |
| Which two empires built an army? | Mali and Songhai |
| Who took over after Sunni Ali? | His son |
| Who took control from Sunni Ali's son? | Askia Muhammad |
| Which empire was organized into provinces? | Songhai |
| Who removed Askia Muhammad? | His son |
| Which empire was destroyed by the Moroccans? | Songhai |
| Which two countries traded with Aksum, Great Zimbabwe, and The Shona? | India and China |
| Which country traded with Kongo? | Portugal |
| What did Portugal trade with Kongo? | Guns, manufactured goods, and horses |
| Which ruler ruled Mali and is most known for increasing trade and strengthening the empire? | Mansa Musa |
| Which ruler is known for ruling Mali, organizing a powerful army, expanding empire and trade routes, and supporting the development of food crops, cotton farming, and weaving? | Sundiata |
| Which ruler was the King of Kongo and support Portuguese influence? | Afonso I |
| Which ruler ruled Songhai, controlled salt mines, expanded empire, organized the empire into provinces, and created an organized tax system? | Askia Muhammad |