Mali Empire Worksheet

The empire of Mali had—

• A. peninsulas and fishermen

• B. grasslands and miners

• C. oceans and shipbuilders

• D. woodlands and bronze

Which describes the government of Mali?

• It was a dynasty.

• It was ruled by kings.

• It was a direct democracy.

• It was a representative democracy.

Which natural resource was often traded for salt?

• (Image of a rock)

• (Image of a column)

• (Image of a cow)

• (Image of a leaf)

On which continent is Mali located?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

At the beginning of its culture, the West African empire of Mali was located—

• in southern Asia

• all the way to the Pacific Ocean

• by a river in west Africa

• along the banks of the mighty Nile

What was the role of the person in this picture?

• To pass stories from one generation to the next

• To entertain the kings of other great empires

• To teach children secrets to become wealthy

• To entertain traders from the gold mines.

Which statement describes Mali today?

• A) It stretches further north than ancient Mali.

• B) It touches the Atlantic Ocean.

• C) It touches the Red Sea.

• D) It stretches into east Africa.

When was Mali the largest?

• At the beginning of its culture

• During its period of peak influence

• Today

• During its period of direct democracy

What was found in the library in Timbuktu?

• Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics

• Chinese scrolls with characters and symbols

• Important books, including some copies of Greek and Roman books

• Documents written on papyrus paper.

Which body of water did Europeans most often cross to trade gold in Mali?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Nile River

• Red Sea