Songhai Empire Quiz

How were the social structures of Ghana, Mali, and Shonghai similar? Select the two correct answers

• All politicians were related to the king.

• The intellectual class had special rights.

• Enslaved people held the lowest status.

• Farmers were more important than artisans.

• The army was made up of professional soldiers.

Who was Ali Kolon?

• He was a Songhai prince who became chief of Gao.

• He was a Malian Warrior who conquered Niani.

• He was the leader of the Susu people.

• He was the son of Mansa Musa.

Which city shown on the map was important to both Mali and Songhai?

• Timbuktu

• Djenne

• Kano

• Ghat

Make a claim about the leadership of Askia Muhammad, and support it with evidence from the chapter.

Why is this structure significant?

• It is the largest historical monument in West Africa.

• It was built in less than a year.

• It is part of the biggest mosque in the world.

• It was designed by artisans from Granada, Spain

Who does this structure honor?

• Ali Kolon

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Maghan

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

Which Physical feature was north of the Songhai Empire?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Niger River

• Gulf of Guinea

• Sahara

• Salt Mines

What good was carried from Timbuktu through Teghaza to Europe?

• Wood

• Gold

• Furs

• Salt

How did Sunni Ali expand the Songhai Empire?

• He used his strong military to control travel on the Niger river.

• He invited Muslim Scholars to study at his university in Gao.

• He invited European rulers to visit his palace in Timbuktu.

• He used his diplomats to negotiate with neighboring kingdoms.

Why did Askia Muhammad replace ethnic Songhai officials across the empire?

• He wanted to support education.

• He wanted to end slavery

• He wanted to regulate trade

• He wanted to spread Islam.