Legend of Timbuktu

In which century did Islam reach West Africa?

• 7th century

• 8th century

• 9th century

• 10th century

Which city became a symbol of African civilization under Islamic influence?

• Mecca

• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

Who provided an early account of ancient Ghana?

• Mansa Musa

• Al-Bakri

• Ibn Battuta

• Al-Masudi

What made Timbuktu a leading center of education?

• Its location on trade routes

• Its agricultural products

• Its collection of books

• Its gold mines

Who was the first to write about a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Al-Masudi

• Mansa Musa

• Al-Bakri

• Ali al-Drisi

What was the primary reason for Timbuktu's wealth?

• Agriculture

• Oil production

• Gold mining

• Trade and education

What was Mansa Abu Bakari's dream?

• To conquer the Songhai Empire

• To expand the Mali Empire to Europe

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To sail across the Atlantic Ocean

How many ships did Mansa Abu Bakari send on his first expedition?

• 500 ships

• 200 ships

• 1000 ships

• 100 ships

Who was the ruler of Mali that handed over his throne to go on an expedition?

• Sheikh Sadi

• Mansa Musa

• Mansa Abu Bakari

• Sundiata Keita

What was Mansa Musa's contribution to the Mali Empire?

• He discovered America

• He expanded the empire's borders

• He introduced Islam to West Africa

• He wrote a book on navigation