Quiz on the Mali Empire

Describe the role of Sundiata in the rise of the Mali Empire.

• He expanded the empire through military conquests.

• He introduced Islam to the region.

• He established a strong trade network with Europe.

• He founded the kingdom of Songhai.

Which kingdom was known for its wealth from gold and controlled trade routes in West Africa?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Kush

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

• He led an invasion of North Africa.

• He expanded trade and wealth through his pilgrimage to Mecca.

• He converted the entire kingdom to Christianity.

• He abolished the slave trade.

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Identify the primary factor that led to the decline of the Ghana Empire.

• Weak rulers

• Overextension of the empire’s resources

• Attacks by neighboring empires

• Loss of trade due to coastal routes

The city of Timbuktu became famous for which of the following reasons during the height of the Mali Empire?

• Its wealth from salt mining

• Its role as a center of Islamic learning

• Its status as the capital of Songhai

• Its strong Christian community

Which empire grew in power after the decline of the Mali Empire and extended control over the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Zimbabwe

• Aksum

Explain the significance of the Niger River to the Sudanic Kingdoms.

• It served as a natural barrier against invasions.

• It was a central trading route that supported agriculture and trade.

• It was used exclusively for religious ceremonies.

• It separated Mali from its neighboring empires.

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What were the two most valuable resources traded across the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Gold and silver

• Gold and salt

• Ivory and silk

• Salt and copper

Describe the main reason why salt was such an important resource in trans-Saharan trade.

• It was used as currency in the Ghana Empire.

• It was essential for preserving food.

• It was used in religious ceremonies.

• It was rare and only found in East Africa.

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What role did the Swahili trading cities play in the African trade networks?

• They connected Africa to Asia and the Middle East through maritime trade.

• They were centers of salt mining.

• They were the main suppliers of gold to Europe.

• They controlled the trans-Saharan land routes.