Djenne

What was Djenne best known for during its peak?

• Its large population of nomadic herders

• Its role as a major trading and cultural hub

• Its use of wood for most of its buildings

• Being the capital of the Kingdom of Ghana

Which material was primarily used in the construction of the Great Mosque of Djenne?

• Concrete

• Clay tiles

• Mud bricks (adobe)

• Stone

Which trade route was most important for Djenne's growth and wealth?

• The Trans-Saharan trade route

• The silk road

• Egypt

• The Spice Route

What was one of the key products traded in Djenne?

• Silk

• Horses

• Spices

• Gold

Which of the following best describes Djenne’s influence on the spread of Islam in West Africa?

• It was a center for Christian missions in Africa

• It was a major center for Islamic learning and culture

• It was a small village with no impact on Islam

• It rejected Islamic practices in favor of local traditions

Which of the following architectural features can be found in the Great Mosque of Djenne?

• Mud brick walls
  

• Wooden beams sticking out of the walls

• A central dome

• Marble columns

• A large glass dome

What was the primary educational system in Djenne during its peak?

• Universities focused on science and engineering
  
  
  
  

• Islamic Madrasas

• Catholic missions schools

• Buddhist monasteries

• Quranic schools

What kingdom did Mari and Jata establiished

• All of these (hence kingdom of asher)

• Kingdom of Mali

• Kingdom of Mari and Jata

• Kingdom of Jata

What picture is this?

• Asher's bouncy castle (none of the above)

• Sahel prospered

• Senegalese

• Timbuktu

what is Djenne?

• Asher's house (none of the above)

• A abandoned place

• A town which has been occupied since 250CE which became a Market

• A town which now is a market