Ancient Mali

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This river was key to trade in Mali.

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The Niger River

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What words described the kings of Ancient Mali?

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Wealthy and powerful

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The most important trade in Mali was...

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Salt

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Which continent is ancient Mali located on?

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Africa

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How were the traditions of ancient Mali passed down? Options: books, iPads, storytellers, television

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storytellers

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What natural resource was used to preserve food and keep people healthy? Options: Water, Gold, Pepper, Salt

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Salt

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What valuable natural resource was mined to the south of Ancient Mali (in West Africa) and was traded for salt?

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Gold

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What does this artifact tell us about Ancient Mali?

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Ancient Mali was an empire that had powerful kings and gold was an important resource.

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Where were the salt mines located?

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The Sahara desert

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In what city was there a university with a large library with books from ancient Greece and Rome?

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Timbuktu