The Empire of Mali Day 1

What West African kingdom collapsed before Mali was founded?

• Sundiata

• Ghana

• Ethiopia

What was the primary religion in the West African region when Mali was founded?

• Christianity

• Islam

• African Animism

According to legend, how did Sundiata kill the Sorcerer King Soumauro Kante?

• An arrow tipped with a rooster claw.

• A spear made of star iron.

• He stabbed him in single combat.

Which of these is NOT a crucial part of the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Gold

• Salt

• Wheat

What was Ibn Battuta shocked by when he visited Mali?

• He was shocked by the immodesty of the Mali women.

• He was shocked by the cruelty of Mali slavery.

• He was shocked by how much rain there was.

What was Ibn Battuta's impression of Mansa Sulayman, ruler of Mali?

• He liked him, he thought he was kind and fair.

• He didn't like him, he thought he was a miser.

• He didn't get to meet the Mansa.