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) Songhai Empire
D) Roman Empire
- 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) Marco Polo
B) Leo Africanus
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Christopher Columbus
- 4. What was the dominant religion in the Songhai Empire?
A) Buddhism
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Christianity
- 5. What was the official language of administration in the Songhai Empire?
A) Arabic
B) French
C) English
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) Amazon River
B) Niger 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) Climate change
C) Poor military leadership
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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