The kingdom of Mali and Timbuktu

What river was the Kingdom of Mali located along?

• a. Nile

• b. Niger

• c. Congo

• d. Zambezi

Who is considered the founder of the Mali Empire?

• a. Sundiata Keita

• b. Mansa Musa

• c. Askia Muhammad

• d. Sunni Ali

Which city served as the capital of the Mali Empire?

• a. Dakar

• b. Timbuktu

• c. Bamako

• d. Accra

What was the main economic activity in the Kingdom of Mali?

• a. Fishing

• b. Agriculture

• c. Gold and Salt trade

• d. Textile production

Mansa Musa, one of the most famous rulers of Mali, is known for his pilgrimage to which holy city?

• a. Mecca

• b. Jerusalem

• c. Varanasi

• d. Lhasa

Which European explorer is believed to have visited Timbuktu during his travels?

• a. Christopher Columbus

• b. Vasco da Gama

• c. Marco Polo

• d. Ibn Battuta

What was the significance of Timbuktu during the medieval period?

• a. Center of trade and scholarship

• b. Military stronghold

• c. Maritime hub

• d. Religious pilgrimage site

What important commodity was the city of Timbuktu known for trading?

• a. Diamonds

• b. Spices

• c. Gold

• d. Salt

Who was the famous scholar associated with the University of Sankore in Timbuktu?

• a. Ibn Khaldun

• b. Al-Farabi

• c. Al-Razi

• d. Ahmed Baba

Which kingdom conquered the Mali Empire in the late 16th century, leading to its decline?

• a. Songhai Empire

• b. Kingdom of Benin

• c. Kingdom of Ghana

• d. Kanem-Bornu Empire