Songhai Empire Quiz

Which empire is the topic of this quiz?

• Mongol Empire

• Mali Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Songhai Empire

What was one of the main reasons for the Songhai Empire's success in trade?

• Access to the Indian Ocean trade routes.

• Dominance in the Mediterranean trade.

• Exclusive control over the Silk Road trade routes.

• Control over the Trans-Saharan trade routes

Which major trade route did the Songhai Empire control?

• Silk Road

• Indian Ocean trade route

• Trans-Saharan trade route

• Mediterranean trade route

What was the dominant religion in the Songhai Empire?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

Who was the most famous ruler of the Songhai Empire?

• Mansa Musa

• Shaka Zulu

• Hannibal

• Askia Muhammad I

What was the primary role of the military in the Songhai Empire?

• To protect the empire, maintain internal security, and expand through conquest.

• To enforce religious laws and practices.

• To provide education and cultural development for the citizens of the empire.

• To oversee trade and commerce within the empire.

What led to the decline of the Songhai Empire?

• Religious conflicts, technological advancements, and population decline.

• Internal conflicts, external invasions, and disruption of trade routes.

• Natural disasters, economic collapse, and political corruption.

• Lack of resources, cultural assimilation, and weak leadership.

What was the social structure of the Songhai Empire?

• Democratic

• Communal

• Anarchic

• Hierarchical

Who were the highest-ranking officials in the Songhai Empire?

• Chiefs

• Generals

• Kings

Who once held the territory that Sunni Ali conquered?

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Slaves