Ancient Mali

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

How were the traditions of ancient Mali passed down?

• books
• iPads
• storytellers
• television

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

Where were the salt mines located?

• grasslands
• desert
• forest
• mountains

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

• farmers
• traders
• lawyers
• miners

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

• Sahara

• Kalahari

• Egyptian

• Gobi

What did Mali trade to become a wealthy empire?

• camels and bronze

• fish and water

• silk and tools

• gold and salt