Songhai Quiz

Songhai Quiz

5th Grade

15 Qs

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Songhai Quiz

Songhai Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

5th Grade

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Created by

Bayli Hickson

Used 25+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who was Ali Kolon? (p.g. 22)

He was a Songhai prince who became chief of Gao.

He was a Malian warrior who conquered Niani.

He was the leader of the Susu people.

He was the son of Mansa Musa.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Which city shown on the map was important to both Mali and Songhai? Use this map to answer questions 2 and 3. (page 25)

Gao

Kano

Djenne

Timbuktu

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Use this map to answer questions 2 and 3. Which physical feature was north of the Songhai Empire? (p.g. 27)

Niger River

Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Guinea

Sahara

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What good was carried from Timbuktu through Teghaza to Europe? (p.g. 26-27)

furs

gold

salt

wood

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How did Sunni Ali expand the Songhai Empire? (p.g. 25)

He invited European rulers to visit his palace in Timbuktu.

He invited Muslim scholars to study at his university in Gao.

He used his strong military to control travel on the Niger River.

He used his diplomats to negotiate with neighboring kingdoms.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How did Askia Muhammad improve trade in Songhai? (p.g. 25)

He introduced a system of weights and measures.

He reduced travel time by using sea routes.

He allowed all people to own gold nuggets.

He took prisoners from nearby kingdoms.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why did Askia Muhammad replace ethnic Songhai officials across the empire? (p.g. 26)

He wanted to end slavery.

He wanted to spread Islam.

He wanted to regulate trade.

He wanted to support education.

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