West African Empires and Their Leaders

The video explores the three major West African civilizations: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. It discusses Ghana's gold and salt trade, Mali's expansion under Sundiata and Mansa Musa, and the rise and fall of the Songhai Empire. The spread of Islam and cultural diffusion along trade routes are highlighted.

Which three West African civilizations are covered in the video?

• Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

• Egypt, Nubia, and Axum

• Zimbabwe, Axum, and Mali

• Carthage, Ghana, and Songhai

What was the primary economic activity of the Ghana Empire?

• Fishing

• Textile production

• Gold and salt trade

• Agriculture

What was the significance of the trans-Saharan trade routes for the Ghana Empire?

• They enabled cultural diffusion and trade

• They were used for agricultural expansion

• They were primarily for military campaigns

• They facilitated the spread of Christianity

Who was the emperor responsible for expanding the Mali Empire?

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Askia Muhammad

What is Mansa Musa most famous for?

• Building mosques in Timbuktu

• Conquering Timbuktu

• Defeating the Moroccans

• Introducing Christianity to Mali

Which empire was known for its strong military and effective governance under Mansa Musa?

• Mali

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Axum

What was Timbuktu known for during the Mali Empire?

• A trading post for spices

• A mining town

• A cultural and religious center

• A military base

Which leader is associated with the rise of the Songhai Empire?

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Askia Muhammad

What led to the fall of the Songhai Empire?

• Economic collapse

• Moroccan invasion

• Internal rebellion

• Natural disasters

Which empire was the last of the great West African empires before the Moroccan conquest?

• Ghana

• Axum

• Songhai

• Mali