Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires

Name the West African Kingdoms in order.

• Mali-Ghana-Songhai

• Ghana-Mali-Songhai

• Songhai-Mali-Ghana

• Mali-Songhai-Ghana

Which of the following pillars of Islam was Mansa Musa practicing when he visited Cairo, Egypt?

• Sawn (Fasting)

• Zakat (Almsgiving)

• Salat (Prayer)

• Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Which of the following pillars of Islam was Mansa Musa practicing when he visited Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

• Zakat (Almsgiving)

• Hajj (Pilgrimage)

• Shahaadah (Faith)

• Sawn (Fasting)

The Ghana Empire was known as the Land of...

• Salt

• Gold

• Silver

• Diamonds

The trading network in Ghana also spread ____________ south of the Sahara.

• Salt

• Christianity

• Islam

• Iron

The Mali Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Aksum

• Benin

The Songhai Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

• Ghana

• Mali

• Benin

• Great Zimbabwe

Why is Timbuktu such as important city in West Africa?

• It was once the greatest trading city in sub-Saharan Africa

• Timbuktu became an educational and religious city after Mansa Musa visited Mecca

• Timbuktu was the capital of the Songhai Empire

• Timbuktu was the capital of the Mali Empire

Who was the first emperor of the Songhai Empire?

• Sundiata Keita

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Muhammad

Which characteristic of the Mali Empire is most closely associated with this image?

• trade with North Africa

• training wild animals for celebrations

• a powerful military

• wealth obtained from gold mines