Ancient African Empires Quiz

What was the capital of the ancient Ghana empire?

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Kumbi Saleh

• Jenné

Which empire was formed from the trading centers of Gao, Timbuktu, and Jenné in the 1100s?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhay

• Egypt

By the 1300s, which empire had become one of the most powerful in Africa?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhay

• Egypt

In which century did the market centers break away from Mali to form a new empire known as Songhay?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

What was the Songhay Empire known for controlling during its time?

• All the gold mines in Africa

• Many of the market cities

• The entire Sahara Desert

• All trade routes to Europe

Who was one of the best-known leaders of the Soninkes?

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

• Cleopatra

• Shaka Zulu

Under Sunni Ali's rule, how far did the Songhay Empire stretch?

• More than 500 miles

• More than 1,000 miles

• More than 2,000 miles

• More than 3,000 miles

What did the people of Songhay trade with Europeans?

• Spices

• Gold

• Textiles

• Ivory

Until when did the Songhay Empire remain strong?

• The end of the 1400s

• The end of the 1500s

• The end of the 1600s

• The end of the 1700s

Where was the kingdom of Benin located?

• Eastern Africa

• Western Africa

• Northern Africa

• Southern Africa