West African Empires and Their Significance

West African Empires and Their Significance

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Mr. Fredo introduces the three great empires of West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. He emphasizes their historical significance and compares them to the Roman Empire. Ghana is noted for its wealth through a unique taxation system. Mali is famous for Mansa Musa's wealth and the city of Timbuktu, a center for education and trade. Songhai, the largest empire, is known for its administrative division into provinces. The video highlights the impressive legacies of these empires and their impact on world history.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following empires is NOT one of the three great empires of West Africa discussed in the video?

Mali

Ghana

Roman

Songhai

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geographical feature was crucial for the survival of the West African empires?

The Nile River

The Atlantic Ocean

The Sahara Desert

The Niger River

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unique taxation strategy used by the Ghana Empire to amass wealth?

No taxation system

Double taxation on entry and exit

Taxing only foreign traders

Taxing only gold traders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Ghana Empire?

Rebellion by local tribes

Unfortunate circumstances

Exhaustion of gold mines

Invasion by the Romans

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the ruler of Mali known for being the richest person in history?

Sundiata Keita

Askia the Great

Sunni Ali

Mansa Musa

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Timbuktu known for during the Mali Empire?

A royal residence

A mining town

A center for education, religion, and trade

A military base

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which empire first incorporated Timbuktu into its territory?

Ghana

Mali

Songhai

Roman

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