Ancient African Kingdoms Quiz

Ancient African Kingdoms Quiz

Assessment

Passage

History

8th Grade

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Easy

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the Empire of Ghana located?

Niger and Gambia

Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali

Present-day Ghana

South of the Sahara Desert

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first capital of ancient Ghana?

Gao

Niani

Timbuktu

Koumbi Saleh

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'Ghana' mean in reference to the Soninke king?

Great Empire

Savanna Grasslands

Warrior King

Gold Mine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main source of wealth for the Empire of Ghana?

Iron and gold

Salt and livestock

Cloth and tools

Spices and herbs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the fall of the Empire of Ghana?

Civil war

Invasion by the Almoravids

Economic collapse

Natural disasters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the ancient Empire of Mali located?

Present-day Ghana

Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali

Niger and Gambia

South of the Sahara Desert

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the famous emperor of the Mali Empire known for his lavish trip to Mecca?

Sunni Ali

Sundiata Keita

Askia Muhammad

Mansa Musa

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