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Which of the following was the first major empire to emerge in Western Africa?
Ghana
The Songhai Empire reached its peak under which ruler?
Askia Muhammad
The term "Trans-Saharan trade" refers to trade between which regions?
Northern and Western Africa
The Kingdom of Ghana was most famous for its trade in which two commodities?
Gold and Salt
What led to the decline of the Ghana Empire?
Invasion by the Almoravids
Who is considered the founder of the Mali Empire?
Sundiata Keita
Which empire is known for reaching its height under the rule of Mansa Musa?
Mali
Which of the following cities was an intellectual and trade hub during the Mali Empire?
Timbuktu
What was one of the primary reasons for the Songhai Empire’s downfall?
Invasion by Moroccan forces
What was one of the major cultural contributions of the Mali Empire?
The development of Timbuktu as a center of learning
The military success of the Songhai Empire was largely due to their use of which technology?
Gunpowder and cannons
What made Timbuktu an important city in the Mali and Songhai empires?
Its Universities and Mosques
What religion greatly influenced the political and cultural life of the Mali Empire?
Islam
Which empire is known for its extensive use of cavalry in warfare?
Songhai Empire
What was a significant legacy of the Western African empires on world history?
The cultural and intellectual exchanges fostered by trade