Influence of the Songhai Empire on Niger's History - Test
- 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) Timbuktu
B) Jenne
C) Gao
D) Kano
- 3. Which European explorer visited the Songhai Empire during the reign of Askia the Great?
A) Vasco da Gama
B) Leo Africanus
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Marco Polo
- 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) Poor military leadership
D) Climate change
- 5. Which famous Songhai ruler is credited with expanding the empire's territory to its greatest extent?
A) Sunni Ali
B) Askia the Great
C) Askia Muhammad
D) Idris Alooma
- 6. Which material was a major export of the Songhai Empire?
A) Platinum
B) Diamonds
C) Silver
D) Gold
- 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) English
C) French
D) Chinese
- 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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