- 1. Which empire's influence is being discussed in the context of Niger's history?
A) Songhai Empire
B) Ming Dynasty
C) Aztec Empire
D) Roman Empire
- 2. What is the capital city of the Songhai Empire?
A) Jenne
B) Gao
C) Timbuktu
D) Kano
- 3. Which European explorer visited the Songhai Empire during the reign of Askia the Great?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Marco Polo
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Leo Africanus
- 4. What factor contributed to the weakening of the Songhai Empire over time?
A) Lack of natural resources
B) Poor military leadership
C) Climate change
D) Internal revolts and succession struggles
- 5. Which famous Songhai ruler is credited with expanding the empire's territory to its greatest extent?
A) Askia Muhammad
B) Askia the Great
C) Idris Alooma
D) Sunni Ali
- 6. Which material was a major export of the Songhai Empire?
A) Gold
B) Diamonds
C) Silver
D) Platinum
- 7. What was the dominant religion in the Songhai Empire?
A) Islam
B) Buddhism
C) Hinduism
D) Christianity
- 8. What was the official language of administration in the Songhai Empire?
A) English
B) Chinese
C) Arabic
D) French
- 9. Which natural feature played a significant role in the rise and fall of the Songhai Empire?
A) Amazon River
B) Mississippi River
C) Yangtze River
D) Niger River
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