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The Impact of the Sahara Desert on African Civilizations
  • 1. How did the Sahara influence the spread of Islam in Africa?
A) Isolated African cultures
B) Limited literacy
C) Promoted polytheism
D) Facilitated trade and cultural exchange
  • 2. Which animal was essential for trade across the Sahara?
A) Elephant
B) Horse
C) Donkey
D) Camel
  • 3. Which city became a major trading hub thanks to the Sahara trade routes?
A) Lagos
B) Nairobi
C) Cairo
D) Timbuktu
  • 4. What was a consequence of drought in the Sahara for local populations?
A) Increased population growth
B) Expansion of agriculture
C) Stagnation of trade
D) Migration to fertile areas
  • 5. What type of settlements emerged due to trade across the Sahara?
A) Fishing villages
B) Industrial cities
C) Mountain forts
D) Oases
  • 6. Which geographic feature notably separates the Sahara from the rest of Africa?
A) The Nile River
B) The Sahel
C) The Congo Basin
D) The Great Rift Valley
  • 7. Which empire thrived due to control over Sahara trade routes?
A) The Incan Empire
B) The Ottoman Empire
C) The British Empire
D) The Mali Empire
  • 8. Which resource was commonly traded across the Sahara?
A) Silk
B) Gold
C) Spices
D) Cotton
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