5.3 The Empire of Mali

Where was the Empire of Mali located? 

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

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 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

Which continent is Mali in?

• Europe
• Africa
• Australia
• Asia

People of Mali traded

• salt and gold
• gold and silver
• coal and salt 
• gold and water

It was due to Mali's ______ that it became one of the wealthiest empires

• Wars
• Trade
• Tourism 
• Mountains 

The city of Timbuktu was important because it had a 

• Mall
• University with a library
• Large Museum 
• Theme Park

For traders to get to Mali they had to go through 

• The Sahara Desert
• The African Desert
• The Mediterranean Sea
• The Desert of Timbuktu