Ancient Mali

Which natural resource was often traded for salt?

• gold

• pottery

• livestock

• silk

Which desert did caravans cross to reach the gold mines of West Africa?

• Sahara

• Kalahari

• Egyptian

• Gobi

Which city in Mali has a huge library?

• Rome

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Athens

On which continent is Mali located?

• South America

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

True or False: This is present day Mali

• True

• False

What did Mali trade to become a wealthy empire?

• camels and bronze

• fish and water

• silk and tools

• gold and salt

What are two reasons people used salt in ancient Mali

• For their health

• For building roads

• For fertilizing soil

• for preserving foods

Which describes the government of Mali?

• It was a dynasty

• It was ruled by kings

• It was a direct democracy

• It was a representative government

What was found in the library in Timbuktu

• Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics

• Chinese scrolls with characteristics and symbols

• Important books, including some copies of Greek and Roman books

• Documents written on papyrus paper

Why were the kings of Mali rich and powerful men?

• The kings controlled the trade routes in West Africa

• The monarchy controlled spice trade in Asia

• Citizens of Mali paid taxes in gold to the kings

• The kings ruled the empires of Greece and Rome