Bayou Bridges Unit 2 The Mali Empire

Front

What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image?

Back

He was famous around the world for his wealth.

Front

Which detail from the image supports your answer in the previous question? Options: Mansa Musa is holding a golden nugget. Mansa Musa is shown wearing a robe. Arabic script appears above the throne. West African buildings appear in the background.

Back

Mansa Musa is holding a golden nugget.

Front

How did Sundiata Keita bring peace and order to Mali?

Back

He formed a strong central government.

Front

Which group would have been in the middle of Mali's social hierarchy? Options: enslaved people, warriors, traders, griots

Back

griots

Front

Which conclusion is supported by the map?

Back

Most major trade routes to Mali ran north to south.

Front

Based on the map, what is one reason Timbuktu became an important center of trade?

Back

It was located on the Niger River.

Front

Why was Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca important?

Back

It brought the Islamic golden age to Mali.

Front

Which city is described in the passage?

Back

Timbuktu

Front

How did the arrival of Portuguese ships weaken Mali?

Back

They posed stiff competition to trading caravans.