West African Civilizations Quiz

Which empire was known as the 'land of gold'?

• Empire of Ghana

• Empire of Mali

• Empire of Songhai

• Kingdom of Mali

Where was gold largely found in the Empire of Ghana?

• Alluvial deposits in the forest region

• Deep mines in the savanna

• Riverbeds in the desert

• Mountains in the rainforest

What was gold used to buy in the Empire of Ghana?

• Salt for food preservation

• Slaves for labor

• Weapons for defense

• Horses for transportation

Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad I

Which city became an important center of commerce and trade in the Mali Empire?

• Niani

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Djenné

Who was the skilled military leader and emperor of the Mali Empire?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad I

Which empire expanded to roughly twice the size of the Empire of Ghana?

• Empire of Ghana

• Empire of Mali

• Empire of Songhai

• Kingdom of Mali

Who ordered the building of new mosques at the trading cities of Timbuktu and Gao?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad I

Which empire built up an army and gained control of the all-important trade routes?

• Empire of Ghana

• Empire of Mali

• Empire of Songhai

• Kingdom of Mali

Which city was the capital of the Songhai Empire?

• Niani

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Djenné