African Kingdoms

The most important city for trade, religious study, and university learning in the Kingdom of Mali was _.

• Timbuktu

• Goa

• Fez

• Cairo

• Casablanca

Mali's rise to power began under which ruler?

• Tunka Manin

• Sunni Ali

• Ibn Battutah

• Sundiata

Who was the Muslim leader of Mali that made a pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Sunni Baru

• Askia the Great

• Mansa Musa

• Muhammad Ture

The wealth of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai was based on what?

• Raiding other tribes

• The gold and salt trade

• Trade in ostriches and elephant tusks

• Trading iron weapons and tools

How did the world learn about West Africa's wealth?

• Trade between nations showed their wealth

• The Trans-Saharan trade routes through Egypt

• Mansa Musa stamped his name on gold coins

• Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to Mecca

Why did the kingdom of Mali fail?

• When Mansa Musa died, his warrior left the kingdom to join others.

• When Mansa Musa died, his son took over and was a weak leader.

• When Mansa Musa died, he sent his gold with one son who was later killed.

• When Mansa Musa died, Songhai warriors invaded and took control of Mali.

Which city was famous for being a trade center?

• Timbuktu

• Djenne

• Walata

• Gao

This kingdom existed from 400 - 1100 in western Africa. 

• Ghana
• Mali
• Songhai
• Zimbabwe

What was one Ghana profited from the trade industry?

• They charged traders taxes to pass through. 
• They charged sales tax on the goods being traded. 
• They controlled the trade and made all the profits. 
• They did not permit trade.

This country seized power from Ghana around 1200. 

• Mali
• Songhai
• Zimbabwe
• Axum