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WorksheetsSonghai Empire Chapter 3 Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who was Ali Kolon?
He was a Songhai prince who became chief of Gao.
He was a Malian warrior who conquered Niani.
He was the leader of the Susu people.
He was the son of Mansa Musa.
Which city shown on the map was important to both Mali and Songhai?
Ghat
Kano
Djenne
Timbuktu
Which physical feature was north of the Songhai Empire?
Niger River
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Guinea
Sahara
What good was carried from Timbuktu through Teghaza to Europe?
Furs
Gold
Salt
Wood
How did Sunni Ali expand the Songhai Empire?
He invited European rulers to visit his palace in Timbuktu.
He invited Muslim scholars to study at his university in Gao.
He used his strong military to control travel on the Niger River.
He used his diplomats to negotiate with neighboring kingdoms.
How did Askia Muhammad improve trade in Songhai?
He introduced a system of weights and measures.
He reduced travel time by using sea routes.
He allowed all people to own gold nuggets.
He took prisoners from nearby kingdoms.
Why did Askia Muhammad replace ethnic Songhai officials across the empire?
He wanted to end slavery.
He wanted to spread Islam.
He wanted to regulate trade.
He wanted to support education.
How were the social structures of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai similar? Select the two correct answers.
All politicians were related to the king.
The intellectual class had special rights.
Enslaved people held the lowest status.
Farmers were more important than artisans.
The army was made up of professional soldiers.
Who does this structure honor?
Askia Muhammad
Mansa Maghan
Sunni Ali
Ali Kolon
Why is this structure significant?
It is the largest historical monument in West Africa.
It was designed by artisans from Granada, Spain.
It is part of the biggest mosque in the world.
It was built in less than a year.
Make a claim about the leadership of Askia Muhammad, and support it with evidence from the chapter.
