Ancient MALI

Which continent is ancient Mali located on?

• Asia
• Africa
• North America
• South America

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 (in West Africa) and was traded for salt?

• Platinum

• Copper

• Silver

• Gold

Where were the salt mines located?

• The grasslands

• The Sahara desert

• In the Niger River

• Atlas Mountains

What river helped the traders in Mali transport their goods?

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

Two important natural resources in Mali were _______ and _______.

• gold and salt
• gold and silver
• salt and silver
• salt and pepper

The storytellers in Ancient Mali were called

• pharohs

• authors

• griots

• grapes

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

• farmers
• traders
• lawyers
• miners

Which city in Mali has a huge library?

• Rome

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Athens