History Grade 7 CEdenvale

What was the kingdom in the western part of Africa, south of the Sahara Desert?

• Zimbabwe

• Songhai

• Mali

• Ghana

Which river flowed through the Mali Empire?

• Mississippi River

• Niger River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

What animal was used to transport goods and people along the Trans-Saharan trade-route?

• Camel

• Horse

• Lion

• Elephant

What is the religion of Islam's holy book?

• Vedas

• Torah

• Koran

• Bible

Who ruled Mali between 1312 and 1337?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Shaka Zulu

• Askia Muhammad

What is the religious duty of every Muslim who can afford it?

• Charity

• Hajj

• Fasting

• Prayer

Which city became the capital city under Mansa Musa's rule?

• Djenne

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Bamako

What was the name of the first university in the world located in Timbuktu?

• Harvard University

• Cambridge University

• Sankore University

• Oxford University

What was Timbuktu known for in terms of trade?

• Salt

• Silk

• Gold

• Spices

Who was Leo Africanus?

• Merchant

• Explorer

• Warrior

• Scholar