Ancient Mali Test

1. If we were to visit Mali, which continent would we have to go to?

• Antarctica
• Africa
• Europe
• North America

2. This wealthy, important city was a learning center of Mali...

• Rome
• Greece
• Sahara
• Timbuktu

3. If we visited Timbuktu during ancient times, what type of architecture would we see?

• Great Wall of China
• Pyramids
• Parthenon
• University

4. What type of books were found in the University in Timbuktu?

• Roman and Greek Books
• Chinese Books
• Egyptian Books
• Mining and Shipbuilding Books

5. Who ruled Mali?

• kings
• emperors
• pharoahs
• the people

6. What was the job of a griot?

• To mine gold to trade
• To farm the land
• To be a storyteller and pass on traditions
• To work in the University as teachers

7. Who controlled and taxed trade in Mali?

• Kings
• Teachers
• Traders
• Presidents

8. Why was salt an important natural resource of Mali?

• Salt for health reasons
• Salt was used to preserve food
• Salt was traded for gold
• All of the above

9. How did the country of Mali become so rich and powerful?

• Because they lived near the ocean
• Because they conquered other countries
• Because it was a successful trade center
• Because of the diamond and coal mins

10. Which one of these is not a human characteristic of Ancient Mali?

• Trader
• Miner
• Farmer
• Waiter