- 1. Which empire's influence is being discussed in the context of Niger's history?
A) Aztec Empire
B) Songhai Empire
C) Roman Empire
D) Ming Dynasty
- 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) Leo Africanus
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Christopher Columbus
- 4. What was the dominant religion in the Songhai Empire?
A) Christianity
B) Buddhism
C) Hinduism
D) Islam
- 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) Diamonds
B) Silver
C) Gold
D) Platinum
- 7. Which natural feature played a significant role in the rise and fall of the Songhai Empire?
A) Amazon River
B) Yangtze River
C) Mississippi River
D) Niger River
- 8. What factor contributed to the weakening of the Songhai Empire over time?
A) Lack of natural resources
B) Climate change
C) Internal revolts and succession struggles
D) Poor military leadership
- 9. Which famous Songhai ruler is credited with expanding the empire's territory to its greatest extent?
A) Askia the Great
B) Askia Muhammad
C) Sunni Ali
D) Idris Alooma
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