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