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