7 January 2009, 4:05 pm
1. Which culture dominated the area west of the Nile River, across from Egypt? Axum Mali Nubia Zimbabwe 2. Which of the following kingdoms was not located in West Africa? Benin Mali Songhai Zimbabwe 3. In what way did Egypt most depend on Nubia? Egypt needed Nubian gold. Egypt needed Nubian religious leadership. Egypt needed Nubian slaves. Egypt needed Portuguese goods from the Nubians. 4. Mali controlled the trade of what resources? Concrete and salt Gold and salt Gold and slaves Ivory and slaves 5. In which way were East African societies different from those in West Africa? Their governments had more central authority. They had a less diverse culture. They were less involved in trade. They were not dominated by large kingdoms. 6. The Kush dynasty is another name for the _____ dynasty. Egyptian Ethiopian Great Zimbabwe Hausan 7. Why were East African civilizations targeted by the Europeans? They had no success with trade. They had not been converted. They were Christian. They were small in size. 8. Which European country failed in an attempt to conquer Mogadishu? Germany India Portugal Spain 9. How did Egypt and Nubia join together in 747 B.C.? Egypt adopted Nubia's religion and writing style. Egypt collapsed, and Nubia took its place. Egypt forcefully took control of Nubian trade routes. Egypt needed Nubian help to fight off invaders. 10. East African civilizations traded mostly with: Arabs and Asians. Arabs and Europeans. Europeans and Asians. Europeans and Scandinavians.... Read More »
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