Mali Empire

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 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

Why were the kings of Mali rich and powerful men?

• The kings controlled the trade routes in West Africa

• The monarchy controlled spice trade in Asia

• Citizens of Mali paid taxes in gold to the kings

• The kings ruled the empires of Greece and Rome

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

• Mined for gold

• Traded across the Mediterranean Sea

• Traded gold for salt from the Sahara Desert

• Farmed and raised animals on the grasslands

• Created irrigation systems