Which continent is ancient Mali located on?

• Asia
• Africa
• North America
• South America

On what part of Africa is ancient Mali located on?

• Northwest
• Northeast
• Southwest
• Southeast

What natural resource was used to preserve food and keep people healthy?

• Water
• Gold
• Pepper
• Salt

What valuable natural resource was mined to the south of Ancient Mali and was traded for salt?

• Platinum
• Copper
• Silver
• Gold

In what city was there a university with a large library with books from ancient Greece and Rome?

• Athens
• Timbuktu
• New York City
• Tokyo

What river helped the traders in Mali transport their goods?

• Nile River
• Yangtze River
• River Thames
• Niger River

Which of the following was NOT a job in ancient Mali?

• farmers
• traders
• lawyers
• miners

How did ancient Mali become wealthy?

• the kings controlled and taxed trading
• the pharaohs sold the pyramids
• the emperors conquered other countries
• the presidents printed their own money

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