Ghanaian Empire replaced by Mali, centred around Timbuktu
- 1. Where was the Ghanaian Empire located?
A) East Asia
B) Europe
C) West Africa
D) South America
- 2. Which city was the center of the Mali Empire?
A) Athens
B) Cairo
C) Rome
D) Timbuktu
- 3. What resource was a major source of wealth for the Ghanaian Empire?
A) Gold
B) Oil
C) Silver
D) Diamonds
- 4. Which king is credited with expanding the Mali Empire to its peak?
A) Alexander the Great
B) Genghis Khan
C) Cleopatra
D) Mansa Musa
- 5. The Ghanaian Empire thrived on trade mainly due to its access to the _____ Ocean.
A) Indian
B) Arctic
C) Pacific
D) Atlantic
- 6. Which tribe established and ruled the Ghanaian Empire?
A) Inca
B) Soninke
C) Zulu
D) Viking
- 7. Which river was a major transportation route for both the Mali and Ghanaian Empires?
A) Mississippi
B) Amazon
C) Niger
D) Nile
- 8. Which empire succeeded the Ghanaian Empire as the dominant power in West Africa?
A) Roman
B) Mali
C) Mongol
D) Ottoman
- 9. The wealth of the Mali Empire was a result of its control over _____ trade routes.
A) Trans-Saharan
B) Silk Road
C) Dutch East India Company
D) East Indies
- 10. What title was given to the ruler of the Mali Empire?
A) Mansa
B) Emperor
C) Sultan
D) Pharaoh
- 11. Which economic activities thrived in Timbuktu during the Mali Empire?
A) Mining and Logging
B) Manufacturing and Textiles
C) Agriculture and Fishing
D) Trade and Scholarship
- 12. What was the main religion practiced in the Mali Empire?
A) Hinduism
B) Traditional African religions
C) Islam
D) Christianity
- 13. Who founded the Mali Empire?
A) Queen Njinga
B) Sundiata Keita
C) Shaka Zulu
D) Menzies MacDuffman
- 14. What architectural style was prominent in the buildings of Timbuktu during the Mali Empire?
A) Sudano-Sahelian
B) Gothic
C) Art Deco
D) Baroque
- 15. Which legendary city was associated with immense wealth, leading to explorers seeking it out?
A) Shangri-La
B) El Dorado
C) Atlantis
D) Avalon
- 16. Which kingdom was a rival to the Mali Empire at various points in history?
A) Kongo Kingdom
B) Zulu Kingdom
C) Kushite Kingdom
D) Songhai Empire
- 17. What was the primary mode of transportation for trade caravans in the Mali Empire?
A) Camels
B) Oxcarts
C) Elephants
D) Horses
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