Quiz on the Songhai Empire

What was the primary source of wealth for the Songhai Empire?

• Textile production

• Fishing

• Gold mining

• Agriculture

Which city became an international center of learning during the Songhai Empire?

• Mali

• Timbuktu

• Jenne

• Gao

Who was the ruler that significantly expanded the Songhai Empire?

• Leo Africanus

• Sonni Ali

• Askiya Muhammad

• Musa

What was the role of the Askiya in the Songhai Empire?

• Cultural scholars

• Trade merchants

• Religious leaders

• Military rank

What goods were primarily exported from the Songhai Empire?

• Books and luxury goods

• Textiles and fabrics

• Gold and kola nuts

• Horses and salt

What was the impact of the Moroccan invasion on the Songhai Empire?

• It strengthened the empire

• It unified the smaller kingdoms

• It led to political and economic destabilization

• It resulted in a cultural renaissance

What was the significance of Sankore University?

• It was a military training center

• It became famous for its scholarship

• It was a trade hub

• It was the capital of the empire

Who was Leo Africanus?

• A military leader in the empire

• A traveler and writer about Africa

• A famous scholar from Timbuktu

• A ruler of the Songhai Empire

What was a major consequence of the fall of the Songhai Empire?

• The establishment of a new capital

• The flourishing of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

• The rise of the Mali Empire

• The unification of West African kingdoms

What was the primary religion of the ruling class in the Songhai Empire?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Traditional tribal beliefs

• Islam