The Empire of Mali video-quiz

Who founded the Mali Empire?

• Mansa Wali

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Sankara

What was Mansa Musa known for?

• His military conquests

• Discovering gold mines

• His legendary wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca

• Inventing a new language

What role did Timbuktu play in the Mali Empire?

• Capital city

• Center of Islamic learning and scholarship

• Main military fort

• Agricultural hub

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

• Gold and trade routes

• Spices

• Textiles

• Agriculture

What led to the decline of the Mali Empire?

• Political instability and economic decline

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

• Invasion by extraterrestrial forces

Which city was known as a major trading center in the Mali Empire?

• Lagos

• Cairo

• Niani

• Dakar

What was the social hierarchy in the Mali Empire based on?

• A system of cast and class

• Age

• Military achievements

• Educational level

What commodities did the Mali Empire export besides gold?

• Silk, spices, and porcelain

• Oil, gas, and minerals

• Coffee, tea, and sugar

• Ivory, salt, and slaves

Who was referred to as the Lion King or the Lion of Mali?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Wali

• Sankara

What was a major factor in the decline of the Mali Empire?

• The Black Plague

• The discovery of the Americas

• The invention of the compass

• The rise of Islamic fundamentalism