West African Empires CFL

Where were the ancient African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai located?

• Western Africa

• Eastern Africa

• Southern Africa

• Northern Africa

What ruler united the local tribes and formed the Empire of Mali?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Sunni Ali

• Dinga Cisse

Who was the first king of the Empire of Ghana?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Kieta

• Sunni Ali

• Dinga Cisse

What leader first established the Songhai Empire?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Sunni Ali

• Dinga Cisse

A similarity between the ancient African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai is that these kingdoms

• Limited the power of their rulers

• Practiced Christianity

• Established economies based on trade

• Isolated themselves from contact with other cultures

What was the title of the ruler of the Empire of Mali?

• King

• Caliph

• Ghana

• Mansa

What two resources helped the Empire of Ghana to become wealthy?

• Salt and Gold

• Silver and Diamonds

• Fish and Cotton

• Bronze and Ivory

What river ran along much of the Songhai Empire?

• Congo River

• Niger River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

What city of Mali was considered a center of learning and education?

• Koumbi Saleh

• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Mogadishu

What ruler of Mali is famous for his lavish trip to Mecca?

• Shaka Zulu

• Ramses II

• Mansa Musa

• Hannibal