Africa Review
Who brought Islam to Ghana?
The Arabs
The ___________ Ocean lies to the east of Africa.
Indian Ocean
The ___________ Ocean lies to the west of Africa
Atlantic Ocean
What is a region grasslands containing scattered trees and vegetation called?
A Savanna
The tallest mountain in Africa is ______________
Mt. Kilamanjaro
The largest lake in Africa is ____________
Lake Victoria
How many climate zones are there in Africa?
8
The _______ is the longest river in Africa.
Nile
What mountain range is located in northwest Africa?
Atlas Mountains
By the bank of which river did the Africans first settle after leaving the Sahara?
Niger River
Redlands is in what climate zone ?
Mediterranean
Name an African country where we would find a Mediterranean climate
Morocco, South Africa, Algeria, Tunisia
What river flooded Jenne-jeno?
Niger
Other than their religion, Islam, what did the Arabs bring to Ghana?
Writing and Numbers
What is a Savanna?
A region of grassland and trees
Which people found Jenne-jeno?
The Nok
What was used to preserve food ?
Salt
Why did Ghana have superior warriors?
They had better technology (Iron)
How did Ghana get rich?
They taxed the gold and salt traders
What Islamic group took control of Ghana away from the Sonike?
al Moravids
What is a delta?
A triangle-shaped land form made by mud and silt at the river’s mouth
What did the Nok people first use iron for?
Spear heads and Plows
What do people use to cross the desert?
Camels
Who first ruled Ghana?
The Berbers
In what year did the Soninke take control of Ghana?
780
What is the largest desert in southern Africa?
Kalahari
What body of water separates Europe from Africa?
Mediterranean Sea
What island is on the southeast shores of the African continent?
Madagascar