Mali

Ancient Mali was located on which continent?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

These important storytellers told about the past of Mali.

• griots

• kings

• caravans

• authors

Ancient Mali was an important trade route. Camels traveling together carrying goods and people were called...

• movers

• train lines

• caravans

• road makers

Mali was a wealthy nation because it traded...

• camels

• silver and pepper

• stories

• gold and salt

This important natural resource kept food from spoiling and was used to make medicines.

• trees

• salt

• water

• camels

What form of government did Mali have?

• democracy

• rich and powerful kings

• a president picked by women

• representatives

The ancient city of Timbuktu had many -

• sports arenas

• restaurants

• sailboats

• schools and libraries

Which king ruled Mali first?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata

• griots

• women

Sundiata and Mansa Musa are two famous _____ of Mali.

• magicians

• griots

• cities

• kings

The country of Mali is located near the ______ river.

• Niger

• Nile

• Mediterranean

• Ohio