Niger River Quiz

Where does the Niger River begin its journey?

• Near the Sahara Desert

• At the border of Benin

• In the heart of Nigeria

• Close to the Atlantic Ocean

Which of the following empires was NOT mentioned as being part of the Niger River's history?

• Roman Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

• Ghana Empire

What was a major factor in the decline of the empires along the Niger River?

• New trade routes by Portuguese settlers

• Invasion by European powers

• Natural disasters

• Lack of resources

Which city is known to have been one of the oldest urbanized centers in human history along the Niger River?

• Djenne

• Bamako

• Accra

• Lagos

Who was the first person to travel the entire length of the Niger River?

• David Livingstone

• Richard Lander

• Henry Morton Stanley

• John Speke