Ancient Mali

Where is Ancient Mali located?

• North America

• Southern Europe

• West Africa

• Eastern Asia

The empire of Mali had—

• grasslands and miners

• woodlands and bronze

• peninsulas and fishermen

• oceans and shipbuilders

At the beginning of its culture, the West African empire of Mali was located—

• in southern Asia

• along the banks of the mighty Nile

• all the way to the Pacific Ocean

• by a river in west Africa

What are three ways the people of the West African empire of Mali adapted to their environment?

• Created irrigation systems

• Mined for gold

• Farmed and raised animals on the grasslands

• Traded across the Mediterranean Sea

• Traded gold for salt from the Sahara Desert

How do we know about Mali’s history?

• From trade records found in the Sahara

• From journals kept by Columbus

• From stories handed down by storytellers

• From books in Timbuktu

Which describes the government of Mali?

• It was a direct democracy

• It was a representative democracy

• It was a dynasty

• It was ruled by kings

Why were the kings of Mali rich and powerful men?

• Citizens of Mali paid taxes in gold to the kings

• The kings controlled the trade routes in West Africa

• The kings ruled the empires of Greece and Rome

• The monarchy controlled spice trade in Asia

What did Mali trade to become a wealthy empire?

• Gold and salt

• Camels and bronze

• Fish and water

• Silk and tools

What are two reasons people used salt in ancient Mali?

• For building roads

• For their health

• For fertilizing soil

• For preserving foods

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

• Kalahari

• Egyptian

• Gobi

• Sahara