The Kingdom of Mali Quiz

Place the events in the correct order to describe how the kingdom of Mali came into existence and power.

• 1. Sundiata Keita united the tribes of the region.

• 2. The kingdom expanded its territory through conquest.

• 3. Mali became a major trading hub for gold and salt.

• 4. The kingdom established diplomatic relations with other states.

• 5. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca increased Mali's fame.

Where did Mali’s wealth come from?

• Trading gold and salt

• Agriculture and gold

• Oil and agriculture

• Salt and mining coal

Which region is NOT part of the Trans-Saharan trade network?

• Western Europe

• West Africa

• Southwest Asia

• The Mediterranean

What are the names of the two largest trade and learning centers in West Africa?

• Timbuktu and Gao

• Kano and Lagos

• Accra and Kumasi

• Dakar and Bamako

Which description best fits Timbuktu and Djenne?

• Attracted scholars from many places

• Grew into a bustling center for trade

• Important center of learning and Islamic culture

• Leading commercial and cultural setting

• Close proximity to trade routes and gold mines promoted growth

Using the word bank below, circle ALL of the items that were traded between West Africans and Arabs.

• ivory

• spices

• oil

• grains

• silver

How did enslaved people support economic growth and wealth in the kingdom of Mali? (Choose 2)

• They served as missionaries, spreading Islam throughout the empire.

• They carried goods to other parts of the kingdom.

• They built roads and bridges for easier transportation in and out of the empire.

• They served in the army, participating in military conquests of other territories.

• They produced the agricultural goods used for trade.

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank to complete the paragraph about Mansa Musa. Not all of the words will be used.

• Islam

• gold

• education

• pilgrimage

• Muslim

What led to the fall of the Mali Kingdom? Select all that apply.

• Increased pressure from outside regions

• Conflict with royal leaders

• Change in trading routes

• Decrease in trade

• Environmental challenges

Compare and contrast the kingdom of Ghana and the kingdom of Mali. Which kingdom was known for its wealth in gold and trade routes?

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Kingdom of Mali

• Both kingdoms

• Neither kingdom