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