Ancient Africa - Empire of Ghana
Test Quiz
1. Where was the Empire of Ghana located?
a. Southern Africa
b. Eastern Europe
c. Western Africa
d. South America
e. Middle East
2. What was the capital city of the Empire of Ghana?
a. Cairo
b. Koumbi Saleh
c. Mogadishu
d. Addis Ababa
e. Tripoli
3. What did 'ghana' mean in the language of the people of Ghana?
a. Great people
b. Beautiful land
c. High desert
d. Land of the trees
e. Warrior King
4. Who was the first king of the Empire of Ghana?
a. Dinga Cisse
b. Mansa Musa
c. Amenhotep
d. Ezana Axum
e. Sundiata
5. What two resources helped the Empire of Ghana to become wealthy?
a. Fish and Cotton
b. Silver and Diamonds
c. Iron and Gold
d. Wheat and Guns
e. Bronze and Ivory
6. What major empire did the Empire of Ghana become part of after it collapsed?
a. Egypt
b. Empire of Mali
c. Spanish Empire
d. Chinese Empire
e. Islamic Empire
7. True or False: The Empire of Ghana eventually became the African country of Ghana.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
8. What kind of government did the Empire of Ghana have?
a. Democratic
b. Communist
c. Socialist
d. Feudal
e. Republic
9. What type of workers were revered as powerful magicians?
a. Farmers
b. Salt miners
c. Iron Smiths
d. Traders
e. Camel trainers
10. What major geographical feature was just to the north of the Empire of Ghana?
a. Sahara Desert
b. Pacific Ocean
c. Nile River
d. Andes Mountains
e. Mount Kilimanjaro
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