Songhai: Portuguese in West Africa and Political Structure

Songhai: Portuguese in West Africa and Political Structure

5th Grade

18 Qs

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Songhai: Portuguese in West Africa and Political Structure

Songhai: Portuguese in West Africa and Political Structure

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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Stephanie Swindle

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Songhai Empire's large army?
Policing
Defense
Conquest
Trade protection

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who were most of the appointed positions in the Songhai Empire filled by?
Foreigners
Relatives of Askia Muhammad
Merchants
Slaves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who was the ruler that created a centralized government and self-governing provinces in the Songhai Empire?
Sunni Ali
Askia Muhammad
Mansa Musa
Sundiata Keita

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the main way that the Songhai Empire added new territories?
Trade agreements
Diplomatic alliances
Military conquests
Religious conversion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What does the term 'proximity' mean in the context of the Songhai Empire?
Distance
Trade
Conquest
Alliance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the main responsibility of officials at the local level in the Songhai Empire?
Government decision-making
Military leadership
Trade regulation
Tax collection

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the main competition for the trans Saharan caravans?
River routes
Air routes
Land routes
Sea routes

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