Sundiata Lion King of Mali Quiz

What is the primary role of a griot?

• To lead armies in battle.

• To advise kings with historical wisdom and law.

• To hunt for the king's family.

• To build palaces and infrastructure.

Who were Sundiata's parents?

• The two hunters and the King of Do.

• Sassouma Bérété and King Maghan Kon Fatta.

• Sogolon Kedjou and King Maghan Kon Fatta.

• Bala Fasséké and Sogolon Kedjou.

How did Sassouma Bérété react to the birth of Sundiata?

• She rejoiced and welcomed the new prince.

• She was indifferent, as she already had her own son.

• She was bitter and jealous, seeing him as a threat to her son's inheritance.

• She immediately tried to heal him with potions and herbs.

What were Sundiata's first words after he gained the ability to speak and walk?

• I am the Lion King!

• Bala, you are my griot.

• Make way! Make way!

• I will rule Mali.

How did Sundiata react when he found the witches in his mother's garden?

• He became angry and chased them away.

• He greeted them courteously and helped them gather spices.

• He ignored them and went about his business.

• He reported them to his mother immediately.

What happened to Balafaseke when Sundiata was ten years old?

• He became Sundiata's personal guard.

• He was sent away to the court of Suman Guru.

• He left Mali to explore other kingdoms.

• He became a powerful sorcerer himself.

What advice did Sogolon give Sundiata after Balafaseke was taken?

• To immediately confront Suman Guru and rescue Balafaseke.

• To leave Mali and return when he was a man to set things right.

• To seek help from other kings to fight the queen.

• To forget about Balafaseke and focus on his own future.

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What was Suman Guru's weakness, as discovered by Balafaseke?

• A golden sword.

• A wooden arrow tipped with the spur of a white rooster.

• A magical shield.

• A specific incantation.