West African Empires Quiz

Which West African country is known for its lush forests and gold-rich mountains?

• Mali

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Timbuktu

What was a major influence on the religious, political, and cultural development of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Who was the emperor of Mali known for his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Sunni Ali

What was Timbuktu famous for in the Mali Empire?

• Agriculture

• Learning and trade

• Military strength

• Art and music

Which empire expanded through the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Mali

• Egypt

How did the Songhai empire expand its wealth?

• By trading gold

• Through military conquest

• By farming

• Through alliances with the Portuguese

Why did the Songhai empire not trade gold?

• They had no gold mines

• They preferred trading silver

• Portuguese fleet ships posed a threat

• They lacked trading partners

What was the social structure of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires?

• Equal society with no classes

• Hierarchical with ruling class at the top

• Only two classes: rulers and workers

• Everyone was a griot-storyteller

Who were part of the working class in the Mali empire?

• Farmers

• Griots-storytellers

• Warriors

• Merchants