Africa Survey - March 14, 2014
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. The country highlighted on this map is the current location of one of the most important ancient West African kingdoms. What country is this?
    *
    Ghana
    Somalia
    Mali
    South Africa
    Libya
    Not sure


  1. Which area is the best climate to build an empire?
    *
    A
    B
    C
    Not sure


  1. Ancient Tanzanians invented_____ which achieved temperatures of 1,800°C — 200 to 400°C warmer than those of the Romans. This helped to create iron ore which was used to make weapons and tools. *
    Aviation
    Pot Roast
    Weaponry
    a Furnace
    Not sure


  1. What is NOT a reason why iron ore benefited the ancient African society?*
    It improved efficiency of agricultural tools.
    It helped make beautiful jewelry that was symbolic of adulthood.
    It created sharper spears which made it easier for hunters kill animals.
    It lead to permanent and sustainable settlements along rivers.
    Not sure


  1. Why did the kingdom of Ghana become so powerful? *
    They had many small and divided providences.
    They unified under the Islamic faith.
    They had a caste system which regulated social order.
    They had iron weapons and control of the gold-salt trade.
    Not sure


  1. What are the three major ancient West African kingdoms?
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    Classical Egypt, Kush, Ethiopia
    Luba, Lunda, Lozi
    Ghana, Mali, Songhay
    Ashanti, Yoruba, Kanem-Bornu
    Not sure