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