Unit 2: Ch. 2.1 Study Guide

The social structure of the Mali Empire was a hierarchy divided into _______ distinct parts.

• two

• three

• four

• five

What was the main source of wealth for the Mali Empire?

• gold and silver trade

• gold and salt trade

• gold and sugar trade

• gold and diamonds trade

The first emperor of the Mali Empire was who?

• King Tut

• Timbuktu

• Sundiata Ketia

• Mansa Musa

Which is NOT a main occupation of the top hierarchy of the Mali Empire?

• Warriors

• Blacksmiths

• Traders

• Ruling Class

• Clergy

How did the Mali Empire expand its territory?

• Through trade

• Through business transactions

• Through military conquest

Why did the price of gold continue to rise?

• Because it was a lot of work to find it

• Because the demand for it made it more valuable

• Because it was rare

Which is NOT a main occupation of the working class in the Mali Empire?

• Blacksmiths

• Griots

• Traders

• Farmers

Timbuktu became and important _____________ in the Mali Empire.

• city

• resource

• product

• center of trade

The Mali Empire was similar to the Ghana Empire because both Empires grew wealthy from what types of trade?

• silver and pepper

• silk and salt

• gold and salt

• diamonds and sugar