- 1. Which empire's influence is being discussed in the context of Niger's history?
A) Roman Empire
B) Ming Dynasty
C) Aztec Empire
D) Songhai Empire
- 2. What is the capital city of the Songhai Empire?
A) Jenne
B) Gao
C) Kano
D) Timbuktu
- 3. Which European explorer visited the Songhai Empire during the reign of Askia the Great?
A) Vasco da Gama
B) Leo Africanus
C) Marco Polo
D) Christopher Columbus
- 4. What was the dominant religion in the Songhai Empire?
A) Islam
B) Hinduism
C) Buddhism
D) Christianity
- 5. What was the official language of administration in the Songhai Empire?
A) Chinese
B) Arabic
C) French
D) English
- 6. Which material was a major export of the Songhai Empire?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Diamonds
D) Platinum
- 7. Which natural feature played a significant role in the rise and fall of the Songhai Empire?
A) Mississippi River
B) Amazon River
C) Niger River
D) Yangtze River
- 8. What factor contributed to the weakening of the Songhai Empire over time?
A) Poor military leadership
B) Lack of natural resources
C) Internal revolts and succession struggles
D) Climate change
- 9. Which famous Songhai ruler is credited with expanding the empire's territory to its greatest extent?
A) Idris Alooma
B) Askia Muhammad
C) Askia the Great
D) Sunni Ali
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