The Story of Sundiata

The Story of Sundiata

6th Grade

10 Qs

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The Story of Sundiata

The Story of Sundiata

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

6th Grade

Medium

Created by

Alfred White

Used 8+ times

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Soumaoro's nephew that rebelled against him?

Djata

Manding Bory

Fakoli

Sosso

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