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