African Empires and Trade Quiz

Which African empire was known for its wealth and powerful leaders like Mansa Musa?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Kush

What was the primary commodity exchanged for gold in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Spices

• Silk

• Salt

• Silver

Which religion significantly influenced the Mali Empire?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Which famous traveler documented his journey along the Silk Road and interactions with the Mongols?

• Ibn Battuta

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Zheng He

What was one of the main reasons for the prosperity of the Mali Empire?

• Agriculture

• Iron production

• Trade routes

• Textile manufacturing

Which dynasty is known for its significant contributions to Islamic architecture and culture during its rule?

• Abbasid

• Umayyad

• Ottoman

• Safavid

The Silk Road primarily connected which two regions?

• Africa and Europe

• Asia and Europe

• Africa and Asia

• Europe and America

Who was the famous leader of the Mongol Empire known for his conquests across Asia?

• Kublai Khan

• Timur

• Genghis Khan

• Ogedei Khan

Which empire succeeded the Mali Empire in West Africa?

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Benin

• Axum

The Gold-Salt Trade was primarily conducted in which region?

• Eastern Africa

• Northern Africa

• Western Africa

• Southern Africa