Quiz on Trade and Mali

What made Mali rich and powerful in the 14th century?

• Farming

• Trade across the Sahara Desert

• Building ships

• Hunting

Why were camels important for trade across the Sahara Desert?

• They could fly over the desert

• They walked easily on sand and could go days without food or water

• They were faster than horses

• They carried salt on their own

What were the two main goods traded across the Sahara at first?

• Cloth and horses

• Gold and salt

• Slaves and ivory

• Weapons and leather

Why was salt so important in West Africa?

• It was used to make gold

• It helped preserve meat since there were no fridges

• It was a form of money

• It was only used for cooking

How did Islam spread to West Africa?

• Through soldiers fighting wars

• Through Arab traders and travelers from North Africa

• Through European kings

• Through farmers moving north

Who was the first ruler of Mali mentioned in the document?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• Abubakar II

• Leo Africanus

What is a griot or jali?

• A trader who sells gold

• A musician who tells history through songs

• A king who rules the army

• A builder of mosques

What happened when Abubakar II left to explore the Atlantic Ocean?

• He discovered Europe

• He returned with riches

• He never returned, and Mansa Musa became king

• He built Timbuktu

How many people did Mansa Musa take on his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• 100

• 1,000

• Up to 60,000

• 80

What happened to the value of gold in Egypt during Mansa Musa's pilgrimage?

• It went up because he brought more gold

• It dropped because he spent so much

• It stayed the same

• It disappeared completely