Review on Ancient Mali

What was a major commodity that Mali exported?

• Gold
• Potatoes

• Silver

• Sand

What was a significant impact of trade on the kingdom of Mali?

• Isolation from neighboring kingdoms and cultures.

• Decline in trade routes due to lack of resources.
• Increased wealth and power through trade in gold and salt.

• Increased agricultural production leading to self-sufficiency.

What other items were commonly traded within Mali besides gold and salt?

What was the primary use of salt when imported into Mali?

What desert covers a large portion of northern Mali?

Which major river flows through Mali?

What did Mansa Musa build upon his return from Mecca?

• Libraries and universities in Cairo.
• Trade routes across the Sahara.
• Palaces and fortresses in Mali.
• Mosques and madrasas, including the Djinguereber Mosque in Timbuktu.

What kingdom did Mansa Musa rule?

What religion did Mansa Musa practice?

During his pilgrimage, what precious metal did Mansa Musa distribute in large quantities?