Question

1. what was the main economic base of the songhai empire?

a) agriculture
b) slave trade
c) gold and salt trade
d) cattle herding

1. which leader flourished in the songhai empire?

a) mansa musa
b) king ezana
c) askia muhammad
d) hannibal

1. what kingdom in west africa was known for immense wealth during mansa musa’s reign?

a) songhai
b) mali
c) kush
d) ghana

Explanation:

1. The Songhai Empire's economy centered on controlling trans-Saharan trade routes, with gold and salt as the primary, high-value traded goods that drove its wealth and power.
2. Askia Muhammad was a prominent ruler of the Songhai Empire, known for expanding its territory and organizing its administration; Mansa Musa led Mali, King Ezana led Aksum, and Hannibal was a Carthaginian general.
3. Mansa Musa is the most famous ruler of the Mali Empire, whose pilgrimage to Mecca showcased the kingdom's immense gold wealth, making Mali synonymous with extreme prosperity in that era.

Answer:

1. c) Gold and salt trade
2. c) Askia Muhammad
3. b) Mali