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