Mali and Songhai: Africa Test Quiz

Who was the ruler of the Mali Empire in 1235?

• Sundiata

• Sunni Ali Ber

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

What was the main religion of the Mali Empire?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which city was a center for Islamic scholarship in Mali?

• Lagos

• Timbuktu

• Nairobi

• Cairo

What was the main language spoken in the Mali Empire?

• Djerma

• French

• Swahili

• Arabic

What did Mansa Musa's spending in Cairo cause?

• Economic boom

• Inflation

• Deflation

• Stability

Which river did the Songhai Empire extend its reach along?

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Zambezi River

• Niger River

What were Songhai's laws based on?

• Napoleonic code

• Sharia law

• Common law

• Roman law

Who was known for making a hajj in 1324?

• Ibn Battuta

• Sunni Ali Ber

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

What did Ibn Battuta write about his travels?

• The Odyssey

• The Journey

• The Travels

• The Histories

What is the term for members of a class of traveling poets, musicians, and storytellers in West Africa?

• Griots

• Bards

• Troubadours

• Minstrels