- 1. Which resource contributed significantly to the wealth of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Copper
B) Silver
C) Iron
D) Gold
- 2. Which religion was prominent in the Mandingo Empire?
A) Christianity
B) Hinduism
C) Buddhism
D) Islam
- 3. What was the primary economic activity in the Mandingo Empire?
A) Agriculture
B) Trade
C) Mining
D) Fishing
- 4. In what century did the Mandingo Empire reach its zenith?
A) 12th century
B) 18th century
C) 16th century
D) 14th century
- 5. Who was the first ruler of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Sunjata Keita
B) Mansa Musa
C) Askia Muhammad
D) Sundiata Keita
- 6. What was the major trade route that contributed to the wealth of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Trans-Saharan trade
B) Indian Ocean trade
C) Silk Road
D) Mediterranean trade
- 7. Which famous traveler visited the Mandingo Empire during its peak?
A) Ferdinand Magellan
B) Ibn Battuta
C) Marco Polo
D) Xuanzang
- 8. Who led the first expedition from the Mandingo Empire to Mecca, showcasing its wealth and power?
A) Sunjata Keita
B) Askia Muhammad
C) Sundiata Keita
D) Mansa Musa
- 9. Which ancient empire heavily influenced the culture and administration of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Ghana Empire
B) Mongol Empire
C) Ottoman Empire
D) Roman Empire
- 10. What was the prestigious title given to the ruler of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Caliph
B) Sultan
C) Mansa
D) Emir
- 11. Which river was essential to the trade networks of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Congo River
B) Niger River
C) Zambezi River
D) Nile River
- 12. Which famous Malian city was a center of learning and scholarship during the Mandingo Empire?
A) Bamako
B) Djenne
C) Gao
D) Timbuktu
- 13. What famous structure in Mali was built during the reign of Mansa Musa as a center of Islamic learning?
A) Sankore University
B) Great Mosque of Djenne
C) Griots Council Hall
D) Royal Palace of Niani
- 14. What valuable commodity was nicknamed 'white gold' and traded in the Mandingo Empire?
A) Cotton
B) Salt
C) Ivory
D) Gold
- 15. What was the predominant form of government in the Mandingo Empire?
A) Monarchy
B) Democracy
C) Theocracy
D) Oligarchy
- 16. What architectural style is exemplified by the mosques and buildings in the Mandingo Empire?
A) Byzantine
B) Baroque
C) Sudano-Sahelian
D) Gothic
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