African History Quiz

Which group of traders established a Muslim presence in Ghana and Mali?

• Arab traders

• Chinese traders

• Indian traders

• European traders

What lessons did African leaders learn from the Arabs?

• Cultural and administrative lessons

• Military strategies

• Agricultural techniques

• Artistic skills

Which African king made a high-profile pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Mansa Musa of Mali

• Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia

• King Shaka of Zulu

• King Sundiata of Ghana

Which city in Western Africa had over 150 Muslim schools?

• Timbuktu

• Swahili coast

• Great Zimbabwe

• Kano

Did African kings enforce Islam on their subjects?

• Only on women

• Only in certain regions

• No, they did not enforce Islam

• Yes, they enforced Islam

What were the main resources traded by Great Zimbabwe?

• Gold, ivory, and slaves

• Spices and silk

• Salt and copper

• Timber and stone

When did construction on Great Zimbabwe begin?

• 13th century

• 12th century

• 11th century

• 14th century

Which trade network did Great Zimbabwe participate in?

• Ghana Empire trade network

• Swahili coast trade network

• Mali Empire trade network

• Songhai Dynasty trade network

What factors led to the abandonment of Great Zimbabwe?

• Decline in trade, gold mines, political instability, and famine

• Lack of resources and overpopulation

• Foreign invasion, disease outbreak, and earthquakes

• Natural disasters and climate change

Which dynasty governed the Ethiopian Empire from 1270 CE until 1974?

• Solomonic dynasty

• Ming dynasty

• Ottoman dynasty

• Abbasid dynasty