The Mali Empire Reading

The Mali Empire Reading

6th Grade

9 Qs

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The Mali Empire Reading

The Mali Empire Reading

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Brett Vetterlein

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the ruler that overthrew the weakened emperor of Ghana in 1235 CE?

Mansa Musa

Sundiata

Ibn Battuta

Askia the Great

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary crop introduced by Sundiata that proved valuable for lightweight clothing in a hot climate?

Wheat

Cotton

Corn

Barley

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Ibn Battuta, what quality did the people of Mali possess?

They were often unjust

They had a great fear of robbers

They seldom showed mercy

They possessed admirable qualities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What title was given to the ruler of the Mali Empire?

Sultan

Mayor

Mansa

King

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?

To establish trade routes

To spread animism

As part of the Muslim faith

To conquer new lands

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mansa Musa do to encourage learning in his kingdom?

Built new trading cities

Sent scholars to learn in Morocco

Conquered new lands

Spread animism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the impacts of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

It led to the decline of Mali

It established new trade routes

It attracted scholars and architects to Mali

It spread animism throughout Africa

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of Timbuktu during Mansa Musa's reign?

It was a major trading city

It was a center for learning and education

It was the capital of Mali

It was a religious pilgrimage site

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Mali Empire after Mansa Musa's death?

It continued to expand

It became a center for learning

It broke apart due to poor leadership and attacks

It was conquered by Egypt