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?

• west

• east

How were the traditions of ancient Mali passed down?

• books
• iPads
• storytellers
• television

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

• James river

• 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

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