CKLA 4th Grade West African Empire of Mali

What was the name of the West African empire that we learned about that existed during the Middle Ages?

• Ghana Empire

• Zulu Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

Which city in Mali became a major center of trade and learning during the Middle Ages?

• Nouakchott

• Timbuktu

• Bamako

• Dakar

What was the main economic activity in the West African empire of Mali?

• Gold mining and trade

• Salt mining and trade

• Fishing and agriculture

• Textile production and weaving

Which religion was introduced to Mali during the Middle Ages?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Who was the most ruler of the Mali Empire that may have been the richest person to ever live?

• Mansa Musa

• Abubakari II

• Askia Muhammad

• Sundiata Keita

Which trade route connected West Africa to North Africa and the Mediterranean?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan trade route

• Panama Canal

• Trans-Atlantic trade route

What valuable resource was traded across the Sahara Desert in the Trans-Saharan Trade?

• gold

• silk

• salt

• spices

Which language became a major written language in Mali due to the spread of Islam?

• Swahili

• English

• French

• Arabic

What was the name of the famous mosque in Timbuktu, Mali?

• Timbuktu Mosque

• Mali Mosque

• Djinguereber Mosque

• Great Mosque of Timbuktu

What was the main purpose of the Islamic schools in Timbuktu?

• To teach European history

• To promote Buddhism

• To train soldiers for war

• To provide education in Islamic studies