The Story of Sundiata

For how long have West African griots been telling the story of Sundiata, king and founder of the Mali Empire?

• For almost 100 years

• For almost 500 years

• For almost 900 years

• For almost 1300 years

What is Sundiata known for in the story?

• Founding the city of Sosso

• Defeating the tyrant-king Sumanguru

• Building the magnificent city of Sosso

• Being a legendary sorcerer-king

What dramatic effect is added to the story of Sundiata?

• Sundiata is portrayed as a wise king

• Sundiata is described as having magical powers

• Sundiata swoops down upon Sumanguru's capital city, Sosso, vowing to destroy it in a single morning

• Sundiata is shown as a peaceful ruler who avoids war

Who were the Mandingoes in the story of Sundiata?

• The sorcerers who defended the city

• The archers positioned on the ramparts

• The people of Mali

• The attackers from a foreign land

What strategy did the Mandingoes use to attack the city of Sosso?

• They used magic to bring down the walls

• They attacked from the sea

• They positioned sofas on the ramparts for the archers

• They threw stones down on the assailants

What did the archers do when they saw the town on fire?

• They hesitated and did not attack immediately.

• They charged into the town without delay.

• They retreated to a safer location.

• They surrendered to the Mandingo sofas.

Who is Soumaoro's nephew that rebelled against him?

• Djata

• Manding Bory

• Fakoli

• Sosso

What was the reaction of the Sossos when they heard the screams of women and children?

• They celebrated their victory.

• They panicked and their panic reached a head.

• They offered peace to the Mandingo sofas.

• They immediately left the city.

What did Djata do to Sosso's leader?

• He killed him on the spot.

• He took him prisoner.

• He let him go after defeating him.

• He forced him to his knees and spared his life.

What order did Sundiata give after everything was taken out of the town?

• To rebuild the town immediately.

• To celebrate their victory.

• To complete its destruction.

• To take prisoners and leave the town.