Quiz on African Empires

Which geographic feature was crucial for the development of the Ghana Empire?

• Sahara Desert

• Niger River

• Atlas Mountains

• Kalahari Desert

What was the primary religion of the Mali Empire?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

The wealth of the Ghana Empire was largely based on trade in which resource?

• Spices

• Silk

• Gold

• Timber

What was the capital of the Mali Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Accra

• Cairo

• Bamako

Which empire is known for its famous university in Timbuktu?

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Benin Empire

What was the primary mode of transportation for traders across the Sahara Desert?

• Horses

• Camels

• Elephants

• Donkeys

Which ruler made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca, displaying the wealth of Mali?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Sunni Ali

What was a significant effect of the trans-Saharan trade on West African societies?

• Decline of cities

• Spread of Buddhism

• Introduction of new crops

• Spread of Islam

Which empire was the largest in West African history?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Benin

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Ghana Empire?

• Over-farming

• Internal rebellions

• Invasions by the Almoravids

• Drought