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