Influence of the Songhai Empire on Niger's History
- 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) Jenne
B) Gao
C) Timbuktu
D) Kano
- 3. Which European explorer visited the Songhai Empire during the reign of Askia the Great?
A) Marco Polo
B) Leo Africanus
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Christopher Columbus
- 4. What factor contributed to the weakening of the Songhai Empire over time?
A) Climate change
B) Poor military leadership
C) Lack of natural resources
D) Internal revolts and succession struggles
- 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) Idris Alooma
D) Askia Muhammad
- 6. Which material was a major export of the Songhai Empire?
A) Diamonds
B) Platinum
C) Silver
D) Gold
- 7. What was the dominant religion in the Songhai Empire?
A) Hinduism
B) Islam
C) Christianity
D) Buddhism
- 8. What was the official language of administration in the Songhai Empire?
A) English
B) Arabic
C) Chinese
D) French
- 9. Which natural feature played a significant role in the rise and fall of the Songhai Empire?
A) Mississippi River
B) Amazon River
C) Yangtze River
D) Niger River
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