Ancient African Civilizations Quiz

What ancient region was located along the Nile River, primarily in present-day Sudan?

• Kush

• Maghreb

• Ghana

• Timbuktu

Which period of ancient Egyptian history is known for the construction of monumental pyramids?

• New Kingdom

• Byzantine Empire

• Middle Kingdom

• Old Kingdom

What was the continuation of the eastern portion of the Roman Empire?

• Byzantine Empire

• Rashidun Caliphate

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Ghana Empire

Who were the first four caliphs after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad?

• Umayyad Caliphs

• Abbasid Caliphs

• Rashidun Caliphs

• Fatimid Caliphs

What ethnic group in Egypt traces its roots back to the early centuries of Christianity?

• Berbers

• Copts

• Mali

• Songhai

Which ancient West African empire controlled the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Ghana Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

• Aksum Empire

What was the capital city of the ancient Ghana Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Koumbi Saleh

• Gao

• Mogadishu

Which medieval West African empire succeeded the Ghana Empire?

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Aksum Empire

• Ethiopian Empire

What was the title used by the rulers of the Mali Empire?

• Sultan

• Caliph

• Mansa

• Emperor

Which ancient city in Mali was renowned for its role as a center of learning and trade during the height of the Mali Empire?

• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Koumbi Saleh

• Mogadishu