Mali and Songhai Empires

Who was asked by the Malinke people to lead them to freedom, eventually starting the Mali Empire?

• Sundiata

• Askia Muhammad

• Tom Bouctou

• Ali Ber

What is the Mali word for Emperor?

• Mansa

• Musa

• Askia

• Muhammad

The rulers of Mali passed laws using word of mouth. Which WAS NOT one of the topics?

• Social Class

• Property Rights

• Environment

• Personal Conduct

• Equal Rights for Women

When Mansa Musa went on his great Hajj, how did he change West Africa's economy?

• He greatly improved it.

• He reduced the value of gold.

• He changed the standard currency

• He increased the value of gold

What did Mansa Musa bring back with him after his trip to Mecca (Hajj)? (Choose all that apply)

• Muslim scholars

• Muslim warriors

• Muslim artists

• Muslim teachers

What happened that helped Mali grow very rich?

• They gained control of the gold-producing regions

• They conquered the Songhai empire

• They made a deal with the Ghana empire

• They won the lottery

This place was the center of scholarship in the Mali empire.

• Nok

• Tombouctou

• Mecca

• Gao

What was the population of the Mali Empire at its height?

• 20 Million People

• 30 Million People

• 40 Million People

• 50 Million People

Who was the first ruler of the Songhai Empire?

• Ali Ber

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Ibn Battuta

What two trading cities did Ali Ber conquer to gain control of trans-Saharan trade? (Check Two)

• Djenne

• Nok

• Tombouctou

• Gao