Western African Empires Test

Which Western African Empire was known for its vast wealth and control of the gold-salt trade routes?

• Mali

• Egypt

• Rome

• Greece

1. Which empire was founded by Sundiata Keita and reached its peak under Mansa Musa?

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Mali

• Benin

Which empire was famous for its military strength and expansion under the leadership of King Mansa Musa?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Mali

• Zimbabwe

Which empire's capital city was Timbuktu, known as a center of trade, learning, and culture?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Carthage

Which Western African empire was the first to control the gold trade routes?

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Mali

• Axum

Which empire declined due to internal rebellions and invasions by neighboring kingdoms?

• Mali

• Egypt

• Songhai

• Rome

Which empire's rise to power was greatly aided by its control of the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Mali

• China

Which Western African empire was known for its system of government where power was decentralized among regional rulers?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Mali

• Kush

Which empire was the largest of the three Western African empires, encompassing a vast territory?

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Mali

• Swahili

Which Western African empire was known for its skilled cavalry and military organization?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Zulu