Influence of the Songhai Empire on Niger's History
- 1. Which empire's influence is being discussed in the context of Niger's history?
A) Aztec Empire
B) Ming Dynasty
C) Roman Empire
D) Songhai Empire
- 2. What is the capital city of the Songhai Empire?
A) Timbuktu
B) Kano
C) Jenne
D) Gao
- 3. Which European explorer visited the Songhai Empire during the reign of Askia the Great?
A) Leo Africanus
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Marco Polo
- 4. What was the dominant religion in the Songhai Empire?
A) Islam
B) Buddhism
C) Hinduism
D) Christianity
- 5. What was the official language of administration in the Songhai Empire?
A) French
B) Chinese
C) Arabic
D) English
- 6. Which material was a major export of the Songhai Empire?
A) Gold
B) Platinum
C) Diamonds
D) Silver
- 7. Which natural feature played a significant role in the rise and fall of the Songhai Empire?
A) Niger River
B) Yangtze River
C) Mississippi River
D) Amazon 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) Idris Alooma
B) Askia Muhammad
C) Sunni Ali
D) Askia the Great
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