Mali Empire History Quiz

Who founded the Mali Empire around the year 1230?

• Suman Guru Kante

• Mansa Musa

• Abu Bakr II

• Sundiata Keita

What was the role of the Deputy in the Mali Empire's administration?

• Assisting the king in governing the kingdom

• Serving as the spokesperson and master of ceremonies

• Commanding the Cavalry and the Mansa's personal guard

• Managing the economy, security, and trade

What was the primary economic activity in the Mali Empire?

• Hunting

• Weaving

• Metal working

• Agriculture

Which empire was located to the east of the Mali Empire and was known for its metal working and textile dying?

• Jolof Empire

• Kanem-Bornu Kingdom

• Songhai Empire

• Hausa Empire

What was the title of the Mali Empire's ultimate authority?

• Grio

• Casa

• Mansa

• Santigi

What was the main source of revenue for the Mali Empire from long-distance trade?

• Tribute from local rulers

• Gifts from foreign traders

• Taxes and customs

• Private traders' profits

Who was the first son of Sundiata Keita and later became the 10th Mansa of the Mali Empire?

• Abu Bakr II

• Mansa Musa

• Musa Keita

• Suman Guru Kante

What was the role of the Grio in the Mali Empire's court?

• First wife of the Mansa

• Commander of the Cavalry and the Mansa's personal guard

• Spokesperson, master of ceremonies, and counselor

• Finance Minister

What was the main focus of the annual pilgrimage of the Mansa to Mecca?

• Reinforcing the power of the Mansa and the nobility

• Consulting with representatives to develop laws and principles

• Exploring unknown lands beyond the Western Horizon

• Distributing wealth and gifts to the nobility

What was the fate of Mansa Abu Bakr II's fleet that embarked on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Reached the Americas

• Encountered a new civilization beyond the Western Horizon

• Lost at sea or destroyed by a hurricane

• Returned safely to West Africa