Empires of Ghana and Mali Quiz

What role did camels play in the Empire of Ghana?

• They were used for farming

• They were key to transporting goods

• They were used in religious ceremonies

• They were a source of food

What led to the decline of the Empire of Ghana?

• Natural disasters

• Invasions and internal struggles

• Economic collapse

• Famine

Where was the Empire of Mali located?

• Replaced Ghana, stretching further along the Niger River

• In the Nile Delta

• Along the Congo River

• In the Sahara Desert

What was the economy of the Empire of Mali based on?

• Fishing and hunting

• Gold mining, agriculture, and trade

• Manufacturing and industry

• Tourism and services

Which cities in the Empire of Mali flourished as centers of trade and Islamic scholarship?

• Cairo and Alexandria

• Timbuktu and Gao

• Rome and Athens

• Beijing and Shanghai

What was one of the effects of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage?

• It led to the discovery of new lands

• It displayed his immense wealth

• It caused a war with neighboring empires

• It resulted in a famine

Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?

• Alexander the Great

• Sundiata Keita

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Charlemagne

What was the dominant religion in the Empire of Ghana before the introduction of Islam?

• Christianity

• Indigenous African religions

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What did Mansa Musa bring back to Mali that led to a golden age of learning?

• New farming techniques

• Scholars and architects

• Exotic animals

• Precious stones

What was the significance of the trans-Saharan trade routes for the Mali Empire?

• They were insignificant

• They were central to gold and salt trade

• They were used for transporting livestock

• They were only used for local trade