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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) Facilitated trade and cultural exchange
B) Limited literacy
C) Isolated African cultures
D) Promoted polytheism
  • 2. Which animal was essential for trade across the Sahara?
A) Elephant
B) Donkey
C) Camel
D) Horse
  • 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) Increased population growth
B) Migration to fertile areas
C) Expansion of agriculture
D) Stagnation of trade
  • 5. What type of settlements emerged due to trade across the Sahara?
A) Mountain forts
B) Fishing villages
C) Industrial cities
D) Oases
  • 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 Incan Empire
B) The Ottoman Empire
C) The Mali Empire
D) The British Empire
  • 8. Which resource was commonly traded across the Sahara?
A) Silk
B) Spices
C) Gold
D) Cotton
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