Ancient Mali

This river was key to trade in Mali.

• The Nile River

• The Congo River

• The Zaire River

• The Niger River

What words described the kings of Ancient Mali?

• Weak and small

• Did not influence trade

• Wealthy and powerful

• Didn't control trade

This was used as currency for trade.

• Gold dust

• Other goods

• Salt

• Diamonds

The most important trade in Mali was...

• Olive Oil

• Ceramics

• Cloth

• Salt

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

What does this artifact tell us about Ancient Mali?

• This civilization had very few natural resources

• Ancient Mali was located near the sea and used that for transportation

• Ancient Mali was an empire with lots of leaders

• Ancient Mali was an empire that had powerful kings and gold was an important resource

Where were the salt mines located?

• The grasslands

• The Sahara desert

• In the Niger River

• Atlas Mountains