Quiz on the Empire of Axum

What is another spelling for Axum?

• Aksum

• Axium

• Axom

• Axim

Which sea was part of Axum's trade route?

• Red Sea

• Black Sea

• Baltic Sea

• North Sea

During which years did Great Zimbabwe thrive?

• 500 to 1200

• 600 to 1300

• 700 to 1450

• 800 to 1500

Which of the following is a correct statement about the map of Great Zimbabwe?

• It shows Great Zimbabwe in Northern Africa.

• It shows Great Zimbabwe in Southern Africa.

• It shows Great Zimbabwe in Eastern Africa.

• It shows Great Zimbabwe in Western Africa.

What was the society in Zimbabwe based on?

• Farming and trading gold & ivory

• Fishing and trading spices

• Mining and trading diamonds

• Hunting and trading fur

Which city is located to the east of Koumbi Saleh in the Mali Empire?

• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Jenne

• Cairo

Which city is located to the north of the Niger River in the Mali Empire?

• Gao

• Jenne

• Koumbi Saleh

• Cairo

What type of university was established in Timbuktu?

• Christian university

• Islamic university

• Secular university

• Technical university

Timbuktu became a scholarly center for which continent?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

Which city is NOT mentioned as part of the Songhai Empire in the map?

• Gao

• Jenne

• Koumbi Saleh

• Cairo