10.3 Mali and Songhai

Multiple Choice

Who do you think was the richest person in history?

• Julius Caesar

• Elon Musk

• Jeff Bezos

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the Ghana and Mali Empires based on the maps provided?

• Mali conquered more territory than Ghana did.

• Ghana and Mali ruled some of the same territory.

• Ghana and Mali were at their heights at the same time.

• Both empires controlled the gold-salt trade.

Open Ended

Why do you think Mansa Musa spent so much wealth on his journey to Mecca?

Quick Write - Opinion

Multiple Choice

Which factor helped Timbuktu become a major center of learning?

• People of different cultures exchanged their knowledge in Timbuktu.

• The Mali Empire made Timbuktu the capital city.

• Timbuktu was the birthplace of Greek philosopher Aristotle.

• Mali’s rulers required government officials to study in Timbuktu.

Multiple Select

Based on your learning, the maps, and timeline.

What can you infer?

Select all that apply about the Songhai Empire.

• The Songhai Empire was the shortest-lasting of the three empires.

• The Songhai Empire was the first major empire in West Africa.

• The Songhai Empire was the largest of the three empires.

• The Songhai Empire included some of the same territory as the Ghana and Mali Empires.

Open Ended

What were one to two factors that made West African empires strong?​

Optional phrases you may use in your response are:​

A factor that made[name of empire or empires] strong was. . .​

Another factor that made [name of empire or empires] strong was . . .​