West African empire of Mali test

The empire of Mali had --

• peninsulas and fishermen

• grasslands and miners

• oceans and shipbuilders

• woodlands and bronze

Which natural resource was often traded for salt?

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How do we know about Mali's history?

• From books in Timbuktu

• From journals kept by Columbus

• From trade records found in the Sahara

• From stories handed down by storytellers

Which picture shows the physical characteristics of the empire of Mali?

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• 3

• 3

• 4

Which desert did caravans cross to reach the gold mines of West Africa?

• Sahara

• Kalahair

• Egyptian

• Gobi

What city was the person writing the diary entry visiting?

• Rome

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Athens

Directions: Color the correct continent.

On which continent is Mali located?

What did Mali trade to become a wealthy empire?

• Camels and bronze

• Fish and water

• Silk and tools

• Gold and salt

What are TWO reasons people used salt in ancient Mali?

• For their health

• For building roads

• For fertilizing soil

• For preserving foods

What describes the government of Mali?

• It was a dynasty.

• It was ruled by kings.

• It was a direct democracy.

• It was a representative democracy.