History of Africa Quiz

What do griots use to accompany (go with) their stories?

• Musical instruments.

• Paintings.

• Dance.

• Sculptures.

Where was the Songhai Empire located?

• East Africa

• West Africa

• North Africa

• South Africa

Which city was a part of the Swahili Region?

• Timbuktu

• Saleh

• Mogadishu

• Gao

Which city was a part of the Songhai Empire?

• Gao

• Kilwa

• Sofala

• Niani

Under which empire did Islam spread through West Africa?

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Egyptian Empire

What was the impact of Islam on the Mali Empire?

• It led to the decline of the empire

• It supported the growth of trade and attracted scholars and artisans

• It caused internal conflicts

• It isolated the empire from other regions

What was the fate of Sonni 'Ali's successor (the ruler that took power after he died)?

• He expanded the empire further

• He was overthrown by Mohammed I Askia

• He converted to Christianity

• He established a new capital

What was the main reason for the Sultan of Morocco's invasion of the Songhai Empire?

• To spread Islam

• To take over the gold and salt mines

• To establish trade routes

• To seek refuge

What was the role of slaves in the Songhai kingdom under the rule of Askia Mohammed?

• They were trusted not to overthrow their rulers

• They were used as soldiers

• They were given important positions as royal advisers

• All of the above

What was the main purpose of slaves working on village farms in the Songhai empire?

• To produce enough food to supply the growing population in towns

• To cultivate cash crops for trade

• To work on plantations

• To provide food for the royal family