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West African Civilizations

Quiz by Ronald Jackson

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  • Q1
    Which West African kingdom was famous for its highly skilled warriors known as the 'Asante' and its sophisticated golden jewelry and textiles?
    Sokoto Caliphate
    Ashanti Empire
    Oyo Empire
    Yoruba Kingdom
    30s
  • Q2
    Which West African empire was known for its strategic location along the Niger River and its powerful military that controlled key trade routes?
    Songhai Empire
    Mali Empire
    Ghana Empire
    Benin Empire
    30s
  • Q3
    Which West African civilization was famous for its exquisite terracotta sculptures and its role as a prominent center for trade and culture?
    Ife
    Nok
    Benin
    Ashanti
    30s
  • Q4
    Which West African empire was known for its military strength, expansion through trade, and complex political system that included provincial rulers called 'obas'?
    Mali Empire
    Songhai Empire
    Benin Empire
    Ghana Empire
    30s
  • Q5
    Which West African empire became the largest in African history and was known for its military conquests and skilled cavalry?
    Kanem-Bornu Empire
    Ashanti Empire
    Sokoto Caliphate
    Oyo Empire
    30s
  • Q6
    Which West African civilization was known for its gold trade and had a strong central government led by a powerful king called the 'Alaafin'?
    Igbo
    Fulani
    Yoruba
    Hausa
    30s
  • Q7
    Which West African kingdom was located along the Niger River and grew wealthy through controlling the Trans-Saharan trade routes?
    Benin
    Songhai
    Ghana
    Mali
    30s
  • Q8
    Which West African empire was ruled by the legendary emperor Mansa Musa, known for his vast wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca?
    Benin
    Ghana
    Mali
    Songhai
    30s
  • Q9
    Which West African civilization is known for the creation of intricate bronze and brass sculptures?
    Benin
    Ghana
    Songhai
    Mali
    30s
  • Q10
    Which West African civilization was known for its thriving trade networks and connections to the Islamic world?
    Songhai
    Ghana
    Benin
    Mali
    30s

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