1. Which ancient civilization was located along the Niger River?

a) Mali b) Ghana c) Songhai d) Benin

1. Which European country established trading posts along the Niger River in the 15th century?

a) Portugal b) Spain c) France d) England

1. Which kingdom controlled the gold and salt trade along the Niger River in the 9th to 13th centuries?

a) Mali b) Ghana c) Songhai d) Benin

1. Which European explorer reached the Niger River in the 19th century?

a) Vasco da Gama b) Christopher Columbus c) Henry the Navigator d) Mungo Park

1. Which country is the Niger River primarily located in?

a) Nigeria b) Mali c) Niger d) Ghana

1. Which empire was the largest and most powerful in West Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries?

a) Mali Empire b) Ghana Empire c) Songhai Empire d) Benin Empire

1. Which European country colonized most of the Niger River region in the late 19th century?

a) Portugal b) Spain c) France d) England

1. Which city along the Niger River became a major center of Islamic learning in the 14th century?

a) Timbuktu b) Lagos c) Dakar d) Accra

1. Which African country gained independence from France in 1960 and is named after the Niger River?

a) Nigeria b) Mali c) Niger d) Ghana

1. Which natural feature in West Africa is the Niger River known for?

a) Waterfalls b) Deserts c) Rainforests d) Savannahs