Crash Course Mali

When and what did Mansa Musa rule?

• 1300s, Mali Empire

• 1400s, Ethiopia

• 1300s, Ethiopia

• 1400s, Mali Empire

The story of Mansa Musa undermines which stereotype?

• That Africans are all poor and live in huts

• That Africans live South of the Equator

• That Africans had empires

• That Africans have a rich history

What was the capital of the Mali Empire during its peak?

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Bamako

• Djenne

Which river was crucial to the Mali Empire's trade routes?

• Nile

• Niger

• Congo

• Zambezi

Who was the famous ruler of the Mali Empire known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Sonni Ali

What was the primary religion of the Mali Empire?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Traditional African Religions

• Buddhism

Which resource was Mali most famous for trading during the empire's height?

• Gold

• Silver

• Spices

• Silk

What was the primary language spoken in the Mali Empire?

• Arabic

• Swahili

• Mandinka

• Hausa

Which modern-day country was the heart of the ancient Mali Empire?

• Nigeria

• Mali

• Ghana

• Senegal

What was the significance of Timbuktu in the Mali Empire?

• Military base

• Trade and education center

• Royal residence

• Agricultural hub