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