Timbuktu and Mansa Musa Quiz

During which century did Mansa Musa transform Timbuktu into an important trading hub and center of learning?

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 16th century

By 1450, how did Timbuktu's population compare to London's?

• It was the same size as London

• It was half the size of London

• It was twice the size of London

• It was three times the size of London

Which kingdom did Timbuktu become part of after the Kingdom of Mali?

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Kingdom of Songhay

• Kingdom of Benin

• Kingdom of Kush

What material was used to construct many houses in Timbuktu?

• Wood

• Mud bricks

• Stone

• Bamboo

Which important structure did Mansa Musa build in Timbuktu?

• The royal palace

• The Djinguereber Mosque

• The Great Library

• The central market

Who was the ruler of the Kingdom of Songhay from 1549 to 1582?

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Dawūd

• Sunni Ali

• Sonni Baru

What type of schools were numerous in Timbuktu under Askia Dawūd's rule?

• Military academies

• Trade schools

• Qur'anic schools

• Agricultural colleges

How many students did Sankore University have at its peak?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

Which of the following subjects was NOT mentioned as being studied at Sankore University?

• Algebra

• Astronomy

• Medicine

• Literature

What made Sankore University's student population particularly impressive?

• It was the only university in Africa

• It had more students than any European university

• Its student body was ¼ of Timbuktu's population

• It offered more subjects than any other university