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West African geography
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1
Which ecological zone is depicted below?
Savanna
Sahara Desert
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What major river helped to shape the history, culture, and trade in West Africa?
Nile River
Niger River
3
What geographic feature covers most of North Africa?
Sahara Desert
Alps Desert
4
Which of the following means "shore" in Arabic?
Savanna
Sahel
5
What statement is true about West Africa?
West Africa had many valuable resources
West Africa did not have access to fresh water
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The early African empires were in:
West Africa
South Afirca
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Which of the following correctly lists the African climate zones from north to south?
Mediterranean, Sahel, Desert, Sahel, Savanna, TropRainforest
TropRainforest, Sahel, Mediterranean, Savanna, Desert, Sahel
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Ecological zone characterized by significant rainfall, extreme humidity,large plant growth?
desert
tropical forest
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What resource from W. Africa was used as the foundation for currency in Med. and Arab worlds?
gold
rice
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What was the primary reason for the economic success of West Africa empires?
They became primary centers for Islam
They became specialists in long-distance trade
