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