The West African Empires video-quiz

What were the empires in West Africa called that flourished during the Medieval Era?

• Sudanic or Sahelian Empires

• Roman Empires

• Byzantine Empires

• Ottoman Empires

Which geographic area did the Sudanic Empires occupy?

• The sudanic Savannah

• The Nile Delta

• The Congo Basin

• The Ethiopian Highlands

How long did the Mali Empire last?

• From the 13th century until the 17th century

• From the 15th century until the 16th century

• From the 10th century until the 12th century

• From the 12th century until the 14th century

Explain how the strategic location of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai contributed to their wealth accumulation. (DoK Level 2)

• Their location allowed them to control trade routes between the Sahara Desert and the Sudanic Savannah, facilitating trade and wealth accumulation.

• Their location provided access to the sea for fishing.

• Their location was ideal for farming only.

• Their location was isolated from other civilizations.

Compare the time periods during which Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were at the height of their power. (DoK Level 3)

• Ghana: 830-1230 CE, Mali: 13th-17th century, Songhai: 15th-16th century

• Ghana: 15th-16th century, Mali: 830-1230 CE, Songhai: 13th-17th century

• Ghana: 13th-17th century, Mali: 15th-16th century, Songhai: 830-1230 CE

• Ghana: 17th-18th century, Mali: 10th-12th century, Songhai: 12th-14th century

How did the Sink people strengthen their military?

• By using iron and adapting horses and camels

• By building large ships

• By hiring mercenaries from Europe

• By focusing on archery

In what way did the Sink people accumulate wealth?

• By acting as intermediaries between Berber and Arab traders

• By mining gold exclusively

• By farming wheat

• By fishing in the Niger River

Why was the role of intermediaries important for the Sink people’s wealth?

• It allowed them to control trade between Berber and Arab traders crossing the Sahara Desert

• It helped them conquer new territories

• It enabled them to develop new languages

• It allowed them to avoid conflicts with neighboring groups

Why did the Ghana Empire decline in the 16th century?

• Due to Civil Wars and the discovery of new gold sources outside the trade networks

• Because of a lack of natural resources

• Due to invasion by European powers

• Because of a severe drought

Who established the empire of Mali?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia Muhammad

• Sonni Ali