Mali

What was the most important city in Mali that had a large library with important books?

• Cairo
• Athens
• Timbuktu

Who passed on traditions and stories from one generation to the next?

• Kings
• Storytellers
• Miners

Why was Mali one of the largest and wealthiest empires in West Africa?

• Mali was an important trade center
• Mali conquered other countries
• Many famous kings lived in Mali

What continent is ancient Mali located?

• Australia
• Europe
• Africa

Which is a physical characteristic of Mali?

• Mountains
• Deserts
• Forests

What did the people of ancient Mali mine for?

• silver
• gold
• copper

Which was an important natural resource for people in the desert?

• salt
• wood
• coal

The location of Mali was important because it was located...

• on the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Rome
• on the Nile River where there was rich soil
• on trade routes between salt mines and gold mines

Caravans to the empire of Mali crossed the __________

• Sahara Desert
• Nile River
• Mediterranean Sea

Mali was governed by a ____________

• Pharaoh
• President
• King