The Mali Empire Reading

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

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Ibn Battuta

• Askia the Great

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

• Wheat

• Cotton

• Corn

• Barley

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

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

• Sultan

• Mayor

• Mansa

• King

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

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

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

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

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