Songhai Empire Quiz

Who was the first Songhai emperor that developed more trade with Asia and Europe and introduced weights and measures for regulating trade?

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Sonni Baru

By 1500 CE, how far had the Songhai Empire expanded compared to the Mali Empire?

• Less far to the north and east of Africa

• The same distance to the north and east of Africa

• Farther to the north and east of Africa

• Only to the west of Africa

What was the capital city of the Songhai Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Djenne

• Gao

• Bamako

What does the term "proximity" mean as used in the context of the Songhai Empire's geographical advantage?

• Distance in time

• Cultural similarity

• Nearness in space

• Economic disparity

When did Askia Muhammad go on a pilgrimage to Mecca?

• 1495 CE

• 1513 CE

• 1405 CE

• 1600 CE

What was one of the actions taken by Askia Muhammad to increase the influence of Islam in his empire?

• He banned all non-Islamic religions.

• He supported the building of mosques and brought many Arab scholars to the university in Timbuktu.

• He established a new language for the empire.

• He created a new currency for trade.

Which university did Askia Muhammad complete, drawing people from Arab nations and all over sub-Saharan Africa?

• Cairo University

• University of Gao

• Sankore University in Timbuktu

• University of Mansa Musa

What did Askia Muhammad replace ethnic Songhai officials with to spread Islam?

• Christian missionaries

• Arab Muslims

• European advisors

• Buddhist monks

What is the Tomb of Askia considered to be?

• The birthplace of Askia Muhammad

• The largest historical monument in West Africa

• A minor landmark with no cultural significance

• A natural wonder of the world

What does the word "thwart" mean as used in the context of the Songhai Empire's expansion?

• To support

• To prevent something

• To encourage

• To ignore