West African Empires Quiz

Which of the following African empires was built almost entirely upon the wealth accumulated from gold resources?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• None of the above

Which empire supplanted the Ghanaian Kingdom?

• Ghana

• None of the above

• Songhai

• Mali

Who led a revolt against the ruling tribe of Mali and consolidated most military and political power in Mali?

• Swan D Taketa

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Albia

• None of the above

Which empire's territory expanded and eclipsed Ghana as the premier power in West Africa?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Mali

• None of the above

Which empire's ruler, Mansa Musa, famously rode into Cairo with a caravan laden with gold?

• None of the above

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

Which empire's territory was larger than Ghana's and Mali's at its height?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• None of the above

Which empire's territory was eventually conquered by the invading army of Morocco?

• Ghana

• Mali

• None of the above

• Songhai

Which empire's rulers maintained central authority over all of its territory?

• Songhai

• Mali

• None of the above

• Ghana

What was the primary commodity traded by the Mali Empire that contributed to its wealth and power?

• Salt

• Gold

• Ivory

• Slaves

Which ruler is credited with expanding the Mali Empire and making a pilgrimage to Mecca that showcased his wealth?

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Muhammad

• Tunka Manin