The Kingdom of Mali and the City of Timbuktu

Which river runs through the Mali Empire?

Was gold mined in Mali?

The main trade routes went from Timbuktu to Egypt and ____________, in Africa. (Name the country).

Which large desert is found in the northern part of Africa?

List 2 to 3 other reasons why the Sahara Desert was one of the most difficult deserts to cross.

It is very easy to get lost in the desert. How do you think the people navigated their way through the desert?

Where is fat stored in the camel’s body?

Where is water stored in the camel’s body?

What idea do you get about agriculture in Timbuktu, in source A?

In what way does source B give a different description of Timbuktu to source A?