West African Kingdoms Mali Quiz

Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?

• Sundiata Dumbuya

• Sundiata Keita

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

Which city was known as a center of learning in the Mali Empire?

• Gao

• Bamako

• Djenne

• Timbuktu

Who was the famous ruler of the Mali Empire known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Mansa Musa II

• Mansa Musa III

• Mansa Musa IV

• Mansa Musa

What led to the decline of the Mali Empire?

• Internal conflicts, economic decline, and invasion by the Songhai Empire.

• Religious conflicts, foreign alliances, and agricultural failures.

• Trade restrictions, population decline, and technological advancements.

• Natural disasters, political instability, and cultural assimilation.

How did the Mali Empire impact West Africa?

• The Mali Empire impacted West Africa through trade, Islam, and cultural growth.

• The Mali Empire impacted West Africa through the spread of Christianity.

• The Mali Empire had no impact on West Africa.

• The Mali Empire impacted West Africa through military conquest.

What was the name of the legendary king who established the Mali Empire?

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Muhammad

• Shaka Zulu

• Sundiata Keita

Which city in the Mali Empire was renowned for its libraries and scholars?

• Bamako

• Djenne

• Gao

• Timbuktu

What was the purpose of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• To seek medical treatment

• To establish trade routes

• To escape political turmoil

• Religious purposes

What factors contributed to the decline of the Mali Empire?

• Internal conflicts, external invasions, and economic decline.

• Trade expansion, religious tolerance, and social reforms.

• Population growth, cultural assimilation, and military conquests.

• Natural disasters, technological advancements, and political stability.

In what ways did the Mali Empire influence the development of West Africa?

• The Mali Empire influenced West Africa through its agricultural practices.

• The Mali Empire influenced West Africa through its centralized government, trade, Islam, and cultural development.

• The Mali Empire influenced West Africa through its military conquests.

• The Mali Empire had no influence on the development of West Africa.