Mali Empire Quiz

Who was the semi-legendary leader often portrayed as a hero of the Mandinka people?

• Son Ali

• Sundat

• Mansa Musa

• Sumaro Ke

Which city did Mansa Musa commission the construction of the great Jin gurer mosque?

• Sagal

• Timbuktu

• GAO

• Niani

What was the name of the laws laid down by Sundata for government, social rights, and good governance practices?

• The Constitution of Mali

• The Mandinka Code

• The Sundata Epic

• The Constitution of Kurakkan Fuga

Which empire began to challenge the Mali Empire's rule in certain regions in the late 14th and early 15th centuries?

• Tuaregs

• Mosi Kingdoms

• Sonai Empire

• Ghana Empire

What was the main religion adopted by the Mali Empire?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Traditional African Beliefs

• Buddhism

Which city became a central hub of Islamic learning in the Mali Empire?

• GAO

• Timbuktu

• Sagal

• Niani

What was the main resource that contributed to the wealth of the Mali Empire?

• Gold

• Salt

• Slaves

• Copper

What were the griots in the Mali Empire known for?

• Farming

• Storytelling

• Trade

• Metal Work