The Empire of Mali

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What was the main reason traders crossed the Sahara to reach the Kingdom to the south?

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To trade gold

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In what year did Sundiata begin his revolt against Soumaoro Kante?

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What disability did Sundiata overcome in his childhood?

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He was unable to walk.

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What was the Empire of Ghana known for trading?

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Gold and salt

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What title was Sundiata given after his victory?

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Monza

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What was unique about the Mali Empire's location compared to the Ghana Empire? Options: It contained gold mines within its borders, It was closer to the Sahara, It was further north, It was on the coast

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It contained gold mines within its borders

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What significant action did Sundiata's successor take to strengthen ties with North Africa?

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Made the hajj to Mecca

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What led to a civil war in Mali after the death of Sundiata's successor? A dispute over trade routes, A famine, The succession by adopted sons, An invasion by a neighboring empire

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The succession by adopted sons

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What was the outcome of Mansa Abubakari Kieta II's expedition?

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He and his ships were never heard from again

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What was Sundiata's strategy to defeat Soumaoro Kante? Options: Form a large army, Use magic against him, Negotiate peace, Unite smaller kingdoms against him

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Unite smaller kingdoms against him