The Rise of the Mali Empire

What was the name of the king of the Soso people who conquered Mali?

• Sundiata

• Sumanguru

• Mansa Musa

• Niani

Which empire became the most powerful in West Africa after Ghana's decline?

• Ghana

• Soso

• Mali

• Mandinka

What was the capital city of the Mali Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Niani

• Djenne

Who was the young Mandinka prince spared by Sumanguru?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Sumanguru

• Kumbi

In what year did Sundiata's army defeat Sumanguru's army?

• 1230

• 1240

• 1235

• 1200

What was the title taken by the new leaders of Mali?

• King

• Pharaoh

• Mansa

• Sultan

Which religion became the most powerful in the Mali Empire under a Muslim king?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Which city in the Mali Empire was known for its mosques, libraries, and schools?

• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Djenne

• Niani