African Civilizations Quiz

Which African civilization controlled trade among Africa, India, and the Mediterranean?

• Axum

• Ghana

• Zimbabwe

• Mali

Which African civilization thrived in Southern Africa and was known for trading gold and ivory?

• Axum

• Ghana

• Mali

• Zimbabwe

Which African civilization was visited by the explorer Ibn Battuta and led by Mansa Musa?

• Mali

• Timbuktu

• Ghana

• Axum

Which African city became a center for trade and learning, with an Islamic university?

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Timbuktu

• Axum

Which African civilization conquered the Mali Empire and continued the Gold-Salt trade?

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Timbuktu

• Axum

Which African civilization had succession problems, leading to civil war and invasions?

• Songhai

• Zimbabwe

• Ghana

• Axum

Which African civilization converted to Christianity and then to Islam?

• Zimbabwe

• Mali

• Ghana

• Axum

Which African civilization thrived from 800 to 1100 and collected taxes from controlling the Gold-Salt trade?

• Mali

• Axum

• Ghana

• Zimbabwe

Which African civilization reached its height from 1450 to 1600 and made Gao its capital?

• Axum

• Ghana

• Timbuktu

• Songhai

Which African city was forbidden to foreigners and established an Islamic university?

• Axum

• Ghana

• Timbuktu

• Songhai