Zenith of Mandingo Empire in Mali
- 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) Buddhism
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Christianity
- 3. What was the primary economic activity in the Mandingo Empire?
A) Mining
B) Fishing
C) Trade
D) Agriculture
- 4. In what century did the Mandingo Empire reach its zenith?
A) 12th century
B) 14th century
C) 18th century
D) 16th century
- 5. Who was the first ruler of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Mansa Musa
B) Sundiata Keita
C) Sunjata Keita
D) Askia Muhammad
- 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) Mediterranean trade
D) Silk Road
- 7. Which famous traveler visited the Mandingo Empire during its peak?
A) Ferdinand Magellan
B) Marco Polo
C) Ibn Battuta
D) Xuanzang
- 8. Who led the first expedition from the Mandingo Empire to Mecca, showcasing its wealth and power?
A) Sundiata Keita
B) Sunjata Keita
C) Askia Muhammad
D) Mansa Musa
- 9. Which ancient empire heavily influenced the culture and administration of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Mongol Empire
B) Roman Empire
C) Ghana Empire
D) Ottoman Empire
- 10. What was the prestigious title given to the ruler of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Sultan
B) Emir
C) Mansa
D) Caliph
- 11. Which river was essential to the trade networks of the Mandingo Empire?
A) Nile River
B) Congo River
C) Zambezi River
D) Niger River
- 12. Which famous Malian city was a center of learning and scholarship during the Mandingo Empire?
A) Timbuktu
B) Djenne
C) Bamako
D) Gao
- 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) Gold
C) Salt
D) Ivory
- 15. What was the predominant form of government in the Mandingo Empire?
A) Democracy
B) Oligarchy
C) Monarchy
D) Theocracy
- 16. What architectural style is exemplified by the mosques and buildings in the Mandingo Empire?
A) Sudano-Sahelian
B) Gothic
C) Byzantine
D) Baroque
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