Empire of Mali Study Guide

How were the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire similar? Select the two correct answers.

• powerful because of their location on the Niger River.

• continued to follow traditional religious beliefs

• influenced by Muslim merchants and scholars

• wealthy because of the gold-salt trade

• centers for Christian scholars

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.

Which detail from the image supports your answer in question 2?

• gold nugget in his hand

• his robe

• the Arabic writing in the corner

• buildings in the background

Who brought peace and order to Mali by forming a strong central government?

• Sundiata Keita

• Ibn Batuta

• merchants on the trade routes

• Mrs. Mahoney

What part of the hierarchy were griots considered?

• Top

• Middle

• Bottom

What part of the hierarchy were warriors considered?

• Top

• Middle

• Bottom

What part of the hierarchy were enslaved people considered?

• Top

• Middle

• Bottom

Which conclusion is supported by the map?

• major trade routes to Mali were north and south

• the Mali empire was small

• Mali had more gold fields than Ghana.

• Djenne was a large city.

According the the map, what geographic feature helped Timbuktu become an important trade city?

• the Niger River

• nearness to the Atlantic Ocean.

• the location along the desert

• the far distance from rainforests

What brought the Islamic golden age to Mali?

• Sundiata Keita forced Islam to be followed

• Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca

• the death of Mansa Musa