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WorksheetsEmpire of Mali Study Guide
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 13mins
How were the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire similar? Select the two correct answers.
powerful because of their location on the Niger River.
continued to follow traditional religious beliefs
influenced by Muslim merchants and scholars
wealthy because of the gold-salt trade
centers for Christian scholars
What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image?
He was famous around the world for his religious devotion.
He was famous around the world for his wealth.
He was admired for his strong leadership.
He was admired for his love of education.
Which detail from the image supports your answer in question 2?
gold nugget in his hand
his robe
the Arabic writing in the corner
buildings in the background
Who brought peace and order to Mali by forming a strong central government?
Sundiata Keita
Ibn Batuta
merchants on the trade routes
Mrs. Mahoney
What part of the hierarchy were griots considered?
Top
Middle
Bottom
What part of the hierarchy were warriors considered?
Top
Middle
Bottom
What part of the hierarchy were enslaved people considered?
Top
Middle
Bottom
Which conclusion is supported by the map?
major trade routes to Mali were north and south
the Mali empire was small
Mali had more gold fields than Ghana.
Djenne was a large city.
According the the map, what geographic feature helped Timbuktu become an important trade city?
the Niger River
nearness to the Atlantic Ocean.
the location along the desert
the far distance from rainforests
What brought the Islamic golden age to Mali?
Sundiata Keita forced Islam to be followed
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca
the death of Mansa Musa
How does Leo Africanus describe Timbuktu in this passage?
poor and lacking resources to keep the city thriving
wealthy and full of merchants and skilled workers
very hot and dry with not much water
a city that produces so much salt that they build houses with it
According to this passage, what is one thing that did Leo Africanus observed and recorded in Timbuktu? (use a 1 or 2 word answer)
What things led to the decline of the Mali Empire? Select all that apply (there are 3).
a disease wiping out 70% of their people
internal power struggles with the empire's rulers
Portuguese merchant ships posing stiff competition to trading caravans
threats from enemies to capture important gold mines
rival kingdoms gaining control over crucial trade routes
A major capital city of the Mali empire, famous for its learning and culture.
Timbuktu
New Delhi
Frankfurt
London
Morocco
Who was Mansa Musa?
Famous Italian explorer
Emperor of the Mali Empire
Leader of the Incan Empire
Inventor of the printing press
What is Mansa Musa famous for?
Inventing the printing press
Conquering Europe and Asia
Discovering the Americas
Being the richest person in history and his extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca
What architectural structures did Mansa Musa commission?
Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China
Sydney Opera House and Empire State Building
Great Mosque of Timbuktu and University of Sankore
Eiffel Tower and Big Ben
What was the significance of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage?
It had no impact on the Mali Empire
It caused conflict and war with other countries
It led to the downfall of the Mali Empire
It brought attention to the wealth and power of the Mali Empire, and established strong trade and diplomatic relations with other countries.
How did Mansa Musa become the most important ruler of Mali?
Choose all that apply.
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He conquered neighboring empires and forced them to convert to Islam
He doubled the size of the empire by leading conquests of new territory.
His pilgrimage to Mecca strengthened religion across West Africa.
He found gold everywhere he went and brought it all back to Mali.
He brought a large amount of wealth to Mali and became one of the richest people in the world.
