Ancient Mali

The empire of Mali had-

• peninsulas and fishermen

• grasslands and miners

• oceans and shipbuilders

• woodlands and bronze

Which natural resource was often traded for salt?

• gold

• pottery

• livestock

• silk

How do we know about Mali's history?

• From books in Timbuktu

• From journals kept by Columbus

• From trade records found in the Sahara

• From stories handed down by storytellers

Which describes the physical characteristics of the empire of Mali?

• stone buildings

• pyramids

• ships in a harbor

• open grasslands

Which desert did caravans cross to reach the gold mines of West Africa?

• Sahara

• Kalahari

• Egyptian

• Gobi

Which city in Mali has a huge library?

• Rome

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Athens

On which continent is Mali located?

• South America

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

What did Mali trade to become a wealthy empire?

• camels and bronze

• fish and water

• silk and tools

• gold and salt

What are two reasons people used salt in ancient Mali

• For their health

• For building roads

• For fertilizing soil

• for preserving foods

Which describes the government of Mali?

• It was a dynasty

• It was ruled by kings

• It was a direct democracy

• It was a representative government