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