Year 8 History

What is the name for the 'king' in the Benin Empire?

• Mansa

• Sultan

• Oba

• Emperor

Mansa (a)   is still one of the richest men to have lived.

How was Europe during the rise of African Empires? (2 Answers!)

• Flourishing

• In famines

• Empires were going great!

• In civil war

Which title was used for the ruler of the Mali Empire?

• Pharaoh

• Mansa

• Oba

• Shah

Select the AFRICAN Empires

• French Empire

• Benin Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Egyptian Empire

What religion was Mansa Musa?

• Christian

• Muslim

• Jewish

• Hindu

What was an example of currency used in the Benin Empire?

• Shells

• Rubies

• Feathers

• Platinum

Which city was a major center of trade in the Mali Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Rome

• Lisbon

Which empire was known for its bronze sculptures?

• Mali Empire

• Benin Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Songhai Empire

What was a significant export of the Mali Empire?

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

• Ivory