Empire of Mali

Where was the Empire of Mali located? 

•  Southern Africa
• Eastern Europe
• Western Africa 
• South America

What ruler united the local tribes and formed the Empire of Mali?     

• Mansa Musa
• Sundiata Keita
• Shaka Zulu

What was the title of the ruler of the Empire of Mali?   

• President 
• King 
• Mansa
• Ghana 

What religion played an important role in the Mali government?       

• Christianity
• Islam
• Judaism
• Buddhism 

What city of Mali was considered a center of learning and education?     

• Tripoli 
• Timbuktu
• Gao
•  Accra

What group of workers were highly respected because they provided food?     

• Hunters 
• Farmers
• Soldiers 
• Fishermen

What ruler of Mali is famous for his lavish trip to Mecca?     

•  Shaka Zulu
• Ramses II 
• Mansa Musa
•  Hannibal

What rival empire came to power near the end of the Empire of Mali?   

• Egyptian Empire 
• Chinese Empire 
• Islamic Empire 
•  Songhai Empire

What was the capital city of the Empire of Mali? 

•  Alexandria
• Koumbi Saleh
• Niani
•  Addis Ababa

What resource did Mansa Musa did NOT bring back to Mali after his trip to Mecca?   

• Scholars 
• Gold     
• Iron
• Snickers