African Empires Quiz

Which empire is represented by the blue color on the map?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Hausa States

Which empire is located near Lake Chad?

• Ghana

• Kanem-Bornu

• Mali

• Songhai

Which empire is shown in orange on the map?

• Songhai

• Kanem-Bornu

• Hausa States

• Mali

Which empire is located in the central part of the map?

• Kanem-Bornu

• Songhai

• Mali

• Ghana

What happened to Ghana's military as the rulers gained power?

• It weakened

• It grew in strength

• It remained the same

• It disbanded

What did the Almoravids do to Ghana's trade routes?

• Expanded them

• Cut them off

• Improved them

• Ignored them

What was Sundiata known for being?

• A farmer and a trader

• A warrior and a magician

• A king and a priest

• A scholar and a merchant

What trades did Sundiata take over after conquering Ghana?

• Spice and silk trades

• Salt and gold trades

• Timber and iron trades

• Grain and livestock trades

What was one of Sundiata's roles in Mali?

• A trader

• A magician

• A farmer

• A scholar

What roles did the mansas have in society?

• Political and educational

• Religious and economic

• Political and religious

• Economic and social