Mali Quiz

How were the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire similar? Select the two correct answers. (page 14)

• They were powerful because of their location on the Niger River.

• They were centers of traditional religious beliefs and culture.

• They were influenced by Muslim merchants and scholars.

• They were wealthy because of the gold-salt trade.

• They were destinations for Christian scholars.

Use this image to answer questions 2 and 3. What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image?

• He was famous around the world for his religious devotion.

• He was famous around the world for his wealth.

• He was admired for his strong leadership.

• He was admired for his love of education.

Use this image to answer questions 2 and 3. Which detail from the image supports your answer in question 2? (page 15)

• Mansa Musa is holding a gold nugget.

• Mansa Musa is shown wearing a robe.

• Arabic script appears above the throne.

• West African buildings appear in the background.

How did Sundiata Keita bring peace and order to Mali? (page 16)

• He formed a strong central government.

• He ended the trans-Saharan trade.

• He defended the empire from lions.

• He captured gold and salt mines.

Which group would have been in the middle of Mali’s social hierarchy? (page 16) Mark only one oval.

• enslaved people

• warriors

• traders

• griots

Use the map to answer questions 6 and 7. Which conclusion is supported by the map? (page 18) Mark only one oval.

• Most major trade routes to Mali ran north to south.

• Farming was an important activity in Mali.

• Mali had more gold fields than Ghana.

• Djenne was larger than Timbuktu.

Use the map to answer questions 6 and 7. Based on the map, what is one reason Timbuktu became an important center of trade? (page 17)

• It was located on the Niger River.

• It was close to the Atlantic Ocean.

• It was positioned along the desert.

• It was far from southern rainforests.

Why was Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca important? (page 19)

• It decreased European interest in West Africa.

• It decreased competition for the gold trade.

• It brought the Islamic golden age to Mali.

• It brought the Christian religion to Mali.

This passage was written by Leo Africanus. Use the passage to answer the question. Which city is described in the passage? (page 21)

• Djenne

• Teghaza

• Timbuktu

• Kumbi Saleh

Why did the arrival of Portuguese ships weaken Mali? (page 20)

• They caused power struggles in West Africa.

• They introduced the slave trade to West Africa.

• They posed stiff competition to trading caravans.

• They threatened to capture important gold mines.