Exploring Early African Civilizations

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

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Great Zimbabwe

• Ghana Empire

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

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Muhammad

• Sunni Ali

What was the capital city of the Mali Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Niani

• Kumasi

Which empire was the largest in West Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries?

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Great Zimbabwe

What was the primary material used in the construction of Great Zimbabwe?

• Wood

• Stone

• Clay

• Brick

Which river was crucial to the Songhai Empire's trade and transportation?

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Niger River

• Zambezi River

What was the main religion of the Mali Empire during Mansa Musa's reign?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Traditional African Religions

Which empire is known for its impressive stone structures and walls?

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Great Zimbabwe

• Ghana Empire

Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Askia Muhammad

• Sunni Ali

Which empire was known for its control over the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Great Zimbabwe

• Ghana Empire