Mali and Songhai Empires

What is the building in the photograph on the page?

• A palace

• A mosque

• A market

• A fortress

What does the building in the photograph tell you about the region of Mali?

• It indicates the region's architectural style.

• It shows the region's wealth in natural resources.

• It suggests the region's focus on trade.

• It signifies the importance of religion in the region.

How did the Mali empire rise?

• Through the unification of small kingdoms after the fall of Ghana.

• By conquering the Songhai empire.

• Through trade with European countries.

• By discovering gold mines.

What made Mali a site of encounter?

• Its strategic location on the coast.

• The presence of a university.

• Its central position in trade routes.

• The discovery of oil in the region.

What were the effects of cultural exchange in Mali?

• The spread of Christianity.

• The decline of local traditions.

• The introduction of new crops.

• The spread of Islam and learning.

How did the Songhai empire encourage the spread of Islam?

• By making it the official religion of the empire.

• Through military conquests.

• By building mosques and schools.

• By enforcing religious laws.

According to oral history, who led the rebellion against Sumanguru?

• Sundiata

• Mansa Musa

• Sumanguru himself

• A Malinke ruler

By what year did Sundiata rule over the new empire of Mali?

• 1203

• 1235

• 1230

• 1300

What is the legacy of Sundiata in Mali?

• He is remembered as a cruel ruler.

• He is considered Mali's national hero.

• He is known for his trade policies.

• He is celebrated for his religious reforms.

Why do people in Mali still revere Sundiata?

• He introduced new laws and made Mali a center of trade.

• He was a wealthy merchant who traveled across the Sahara.

• He discovered gold mines in Mali.

• He was the first to bring Islam to Mali.