Kingdoms of West Africa

Which empires spanned from the 4th to the 16th centuries in West Africa?

• Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

• Egypt, Rome, and Greece

• China, India, and Persia

• England, France, and Spain

What was the strategic position of the Ghana Empire?

• In the heart of the African continent

• On the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

• On the banks of the Nile River

• In the mountains of East Africa

What trade goods did Ghana control and levy taxes on?

• Gold and salt

• Spices and silk

• Timber and ivory

• Wheat and barley

What contributed to the growth and influence of the Kingdom of Ghana?

• Establishment of vibrant intellectual and cultural hubs

• Control over the trans-Saharan trade routes

• Accumulation of significant wealth

• All of the above

Which empire gained direct control over significant gold mining areas?

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Roman Empire

• Chinese Empire

Who was the ruler of Mali known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Mansa Musa

• Sonni Ali

• Askia the Great

• Julius Caesar

What city became a renowned center of learning under Mansa Musa's rule?

• Timbuktu

• Djenne

• Cairo

• Rome

Which empire was the largest in terms of territorial reach?

• Songhai Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

• Egyptian Empire

What were the thriving centers of trade and learning under Songhai rule?

• Timbuktu and Djenne

• Cairo and Alexandria

• Athens and Sparta

• Beijing and Shanghai

What did cities like Timbuktu and Djenne epitomize?

• Wealth and cultural diversity

• Intellectual vitality

• Trade and commerce

• All of the above