Mali Empire

Where was the Mali Empire located?

• southern Europe

• South Africa

• West Africa

• south of Egypt

One of the leaders of the Mali Empire was VERY rich. He is considered one of the world's richest people. (There is a very famous picture of this leader holding a golden nugget.)

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa I

• King Tut

• KIng Narmer

The rise of the Mali Empire can be traced back to _________, or the “Lion King,” as some called him. After seizing the former capital of the Ghana Empire in 1240, he and his men consolidated control while continuing to expand the Mali Empire.

• King Tut

• King Narmer

• Sundiata Keita

• King Mali

What is the name of the river that flows through part of the empire of Mali?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Niger River

• Amazon River

Which leader of the Mali Empire is being described below....

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Kieta

• The "Lion King"

• Nelson Mandela

• Desmond Tutu

What is the Mali Empire known for?

• Being the first of the great medieval trading empires of western Africa

• Being the largest state in African history

• The wealth of its rulers and control of nearby gold

• Connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa

Why did Mali first appear on European maps in 1339?

• They started trading more

• They conquered the Incas

• They became an important part of the empire

• They had many inventions

The Mali Empire replaced the ___________ Empire.

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Aksum

• Benin

When was the Empire of Mali established?

• Around 1235 CE

• Around 1300 CE

• Around 1100 CE

• Around 1400 CE

Where was the Empire of Mali located?

• Northern Africa

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Africa

• Western Africa