U2T3 Songhai Study Guide Quiz

What is a similarity between the physical geography of Songhai and Mali?

• D. Gold mines to the South of the Niger River

• C. Major cities along the Niger River

• B. Variety of different biomes and it caused a conflict in resources

• A. Access to the Atlantic Ocean

Which emperor was known for strengthening the military and centralizing the government?

• A. Askia Mohammed

• B. Sunni Ali Ber

• C. Mansa Musa

• D. Sundiata Keita

Why did this difference in location have a negative impact on the Songhai Empire?

• D. Songhai had control over trade in the Atlantic Ocean to the West to increase trade with Europe.

• C. Songhai had a variety of different biomes and it caused a conflict in resources.

• B. Songhai lost control of the Niger River it only controlled from the East.

• A. Songhai was not able to control the valuable gold trade to the South of the Niger.

What was a major city for Songhai before conquering Timbuktu and Dejenne?

• A. Timbuktu

• B. Dejenne

• C. Gao

• D. Djenne

Why was the capital city of Songhai valuable to the Songhai Empire? There are two correct answers.

• D. It was a cultural and intellectual hub.

• C. It was strategically located for military defense.

• A. It was a major center for trade and commerce.

• B. It had abundant natural resources.

What were two effects of firearm trade in Songhai?

• Decreased cultural exchange and loss of control over trade.

• Increased cultural exchange and technological advancements.

• Increased military strength and expansion of the empire

• Decreased military strength and loss of control over trade.

Which emperor was known for strengthening the Islamic based government?

• A. Askia Mohammed

• B. Sunni Ali Ber

• C. Mansa Musa

• D. Sundiata Keita

Why was Ibn Battuta's travels extraordinary for this time period? There are two correct answers.

• He documented his travels in great detail for a book.

• He traveled with the first steam engines.

• He created new trade routes.

• He traveled to many different countries by foot.

• He spread Christianity through West Africa.

The European country of ______ established a trade route in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• India

What two factors contributed to the fall of the Songhai Empire?

• Drought and internal conflicts

• Civil war and competition with ocean trade

• Loss of trade relationships with Eastern and South Africa

• Loss of control over the Niger River and gold trade