Ghana, Mali, and African Traditions

What was the first great empire in West Africa?

• Mali

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Egypt

Which empire was known for its wealth and trade in gold?

• Songhai

• Mali

• Ghana

• Egypt

Who was the famous ruler of the Mali Empire known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Muhammad

• Kwame Nkrumah

Which empire was the largest in West Africa?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Egypt

What river was important to the Songhai Empire?

• Niger

• Congo

• Zambezi

Which empire came after the fall of the Mali Empire?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Egypt

• Benin

What was a common tradition in African societies?

• Writing novels

• Oral storytelling

• Building skyscrapers

• Playing video games

Which of the following was a major city in the Mali Empire?

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Lagos

What was the main religion in the Mali and Songhai empires?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Which empire was known for its strong military?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Egypt