This is a History Grade 10 test from North West, dated 12 February 2026, worth 50 marks and to be completed in 1 hour. Question 1 covers the socio-economic factors that led to the rise of the Songhai Empire in the 1600s, including its location, the factors that helped it thrive, its administrative and cultural centres, and the leadership of Sunny Ali and Askia Mohammed.
The following document, History Grade 10 Term 1 Test.pdf, is the full document.
Term 1 Content Brief
History Grade 10 Term 1 Test PDF YHF-204
Key terms covered include empire, century, and administrative and cultural centres.
The test consists of 4 pages and one source-based question on the Songhai Empire, drawing on sources 1A and 1B.
By the end of this test, learners should be able to define key historical terms, identify the factors behind the Songhai Empire’s rise, and explain the leadership roles of Sunny Ali and Askia Mohammed.