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