Kanem-Bornu Empire Quiz

What was the ruling dynasty of the Kanem-Bornu empire?

• Bulala

• Hausa

• Fulani

• Sef

Where was the first capital of Kanem-Bornu located?

• Niger

• Birni Ngazargamu

• Lake Chad

• Njimi

When did the Sef mai Umme become a Muslim?

• 9th century

• 11th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

What was the main source of royal income for Kanem-Bornu?

• Gold mining

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Slave trading

Who extended and consolidated Kanem-Bornu in the 16th century?

• Aḥmad

• Muhammad al-Kanamī

• Idris Alawma

• Muḥammad Dunama

Which language became dominant in the area of Kanem-Bornu?

• Hausa

• Fulani

• Kanuri

• Bulala

What was the main point of contact in trade for Kanem-Bornu?

• North Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

Who disputed Bornu's suzerainty over the Hausa states in the 19th century?

• Sef dynasty

• Idris Alawma

• Fulani

• Bulala

Who intervened to aid Aḥmad against the Fulani in the 19th century?

• Idris Alawma

• Muḥammad Dunama

• Umme

• Muhammad al-Kanamī

When did the Sef dynasty die out?

• 19th century

• 16th century

• 11th century

• 9th century