Exploring 5 Influential African Kingdoms

Who was known as the 'Lion King' and began the Mali Empire?

• Mohammed Ischia

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Sundiata Keita

What was the Mali Empire known for?

• None of the above

• Its vast deserts

• Trade and education

• Warfare techniques

What made the Mali Empire exceptionally wealthy?

• Silk production

• Spice trade

• Gold trade

• Diamond mines

Which empire had over 200 pyramids, more than Egypt?

• The Kingdom of Kush

• The Mali Empire

• The Songhai Empire

• The Kingdom of Aksum

Which empire's capital was Gao?

• The Kingdom of Aksum

• The Kingdom of Kush

• The Songhai Empire

• The Kingdom of Zimbabwe

Who was the greatest leader of the Songhai Empire?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Mohammed Ischia

What was the Kingdom of Aksum known for?

• Its unique architectural style

• The invention of the wheel

• Its vast army

• None of the above

What script did the Kingdom of Aksum develop?

• N'Ko

• Ge'ez

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

Which kingdom was greatly influenced by the Kingdom of Mapungubwe?

• The Mali Empire

• The Kingdom of Kush

• The Songhai Empire

• The Kingdom of Zimbabwe

What was a significant architectural achievement in the Kingdom of Zimbabwe?

• Elaborate stone buildings

• Invention of the compass

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The development of the water clock