African Kingdoms Quiz

Which of the following was the first major West African empire?

• Songhai

• Mali

• Ghana

• Egypt

Which empire came after Ghana and before Songhai?

• Mali

• Axum

• Kush

• Benin

Which West African empire became the largest?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Egypt

Who founded the Mali Empire?

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Muhammad

• Sundiata Keita

• Sunni Ali

What was Ghana known as due to its abundance of gold?

• The Salt Kingdom

• The Golden Empire

• The Land of Gold

• The Ivory Coast

What was the capital city of Ghana?

• Gao

• El Ghaba

• Jumbi Sali

• Timbuktu

Which city became a center of trade and learning in Mali?

• El Ghaba

• Jumbi Sali

• Gao

• Timbuktu

What was the capital of Songhai?

• Gao

• Mecca

• Jumbi Sali

• Kumbi Saleh

What does “Ghana” mean?

• King of Trade

• Lion King

• War Chief

• Wealthy One

Which king was known for his brutal military campaigns and use of poisoned arrows?

• Sundiata

• Tenkamenin

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad