Timbuktu and the Mali Empire Quiz

1. Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?

• A) Mansa Musa
  

• B) Askia the Great

• C) Sundiata Keita
  

• D) Sunni Ali

2. What was the main reason for the Mali Empire's wealth?

• Agriculture

• Controlling the gold trade

• Manufacturing weapons

• Fishing in the Niger River

Why was Timbuktu a major center of trade?

• It had many gold mines

• It was located near the Niger River and trade routes

• It was the capital of Mali

• It produced large amounts of salt

What role did Arabic play in Timbuktu’s scholarship?

• It was the language of trade

• It was used to write manuscripts and scholarly texts

• It was spoken only by the ruling class

• It was banned by Mansa Musa

How did Mansa Musa gain international fame?

• By leading military conquests in North Africa

• By giving away large amounts of gold during his pilgrimage to Mecca

• By inventing new architectural techniques

• By defeating European explorers in battle

What was one long-term impact of Mansa Musa’s rule?

• Mali became the wealthiest country in the world permanently

• Timbuktu gained a reputation as a center of Islamic learning

• The gold trade was completely controlled by Europe

• Islam declined in West Africa

What architectural style was common in Timbuktu?

• Stone castles

• Greek columns

• Mud-brick construction

• Wooden pagodas

What happened to many of the ancient manuscripts of Timbuktu?

• They were destroyed by European invaders

• They were preserved and are still being protected today

• They were taken to Asia for translation

• They were lost due to desert storms

What was the name of the famous university in Timbuktu

• Djinguereber University

• Fez Academy

• Sankore University

• Cairo Institute

Which of the following goods were commonly traded in Timbuktu?

• Spices and sugar

• Gold, salt, ivory, and textiles

• Oil and diamonds

• Rice, corn, and potatoes