Ancient African Kingdoms Quiz

Where was the Empire of Ghana located?

• Niger and Gambia

• Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali

• Present-day Ghana

• South of the Sahara Desert

What was the first capital of ancient Ghana?

• Gao

• Niani

• Timbuktu

• Koumbi Saleh

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

• Great Empire

• Savanna Grasslands

• Warrior King

• Gold Mine

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

• Iron and gold

• Salt and livestock

• Cloth and tools

• Spices and herbs

What caused the fall of the Empire of Ghana?

• Civil war

• Invasion by the Almoravids

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

Where was the ancient Empire of Mali located?

• Present-day Ghana

• Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali

• Niger and Gambia

• South of the Sahara Desert

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

• Sunni Ali

• Sundiata Keita

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

What was the main religion of the Mali Empire?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Traditional African beliefs

• Buddhism

What led to the weakening of the Mali Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

• Invasion by the Almoravids

• Internal conflict and civil war

Where was the Songhai Empire located?

• Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali

• South of the Sahara Desert

• Niger and Gambia

• Present-day Ghana