12 Questions
Which soldiers did the Fatimid rulers use to declare Egyptian independence from Baghdad rule in 969 AD?
Mamluks
What was the ethnic origin of the Mamluks who gradually became military commanders in Egypt?
Turkish
Which ruler tried to create smooth relations with the Mamluks, but their relations were short-lived?
Zera Yacob
What factors contributed to the decline of Mamluk power?
Cattle plague and drought
Who defeated the Funj sultanate around 1620 due to their rivalry over trade routes with Ethiopia?
King Susenyos
Where was the capital of the Funj sultanate established in 1504?
Sennar
What was the main factor for the greatness and decline of Ancient Ghana?
Invasion by the Islamic Empire of Almoravids
Where did the Mali Empire have significant cultural influences?
West Africa
Which city became one of the most important Islamic learning and culture centers under the Mali Empire?
Timbuktu
What encouraged trade and wealth in West Africa after the rise of Islam?
Rise of political empires
What contributed to the weakening of the great kingdom of Mali?
Inefficiencies in leadership
Which empire was invaded and captured by the Islamic Empire of Almoravids, leading to its downfall?
Ghana Empire
Test your knowledge on Mamluk Egypt, a state in North Africa that gained independence from Baghdad in 969 AD. Learn about the rise of the Mamluks, their military power, and their economic developments in Egypt.
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