Songhai Empire Quiz

Which empire preceded Songhai?

• Mali empire

• Egyptian empire

• Ghana empire

• Kush empire

Who was the first king of Songhai?

• Askia Muhammad I

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Daoud

• Sunni Baru

What TWO cities did Sunni Ali conquer?

• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Taghaza

• Djenne

What religion rose to importance in Songhai after Askia Muhammad I became king?

• Christianity

• Catholicism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Who was the ruler of the Songhai empire during the Battle of Tondibi?

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Ishaq II

• Ahmad al-Mansur

• Judar Pasha

What empire opposed Songhai in the Battle of Tondibi?

• Morocco

• Ohio

• England

• Spain

How big was Songhai's army?

• 1,000,000 men

• 2,000 men

• 10 men

• 40,000 men

What was Morocco's advantage against Songhai?

• Gunpowder weapons

• They had more men

• They knew the land

• Cattle and horses

How long did Morocco and Songhai battle?

• 1 week

• Not even a day

• 4 days

• 12 years

What date marks the end of the Songhai empire?

• December 4th, 1589

• January 5th, 2008

• March 13th, 1591

• October 6th, 1600