Quiz on Mali

What does 'landlocked' mean?

• Having both land and water

• Completely surrounded by land

• Having no natural resources

• Surrounded by water

Which rivers flow through the southern part of Mali?

• River Amazon and River Thames

• River Niger and River Senegal

• River Nile and River Congo

• River Ganges and River Yangtze

Who was the famous king of Mali known for expanding the kingdom?

• King Louis XIV

• King Mansa Musa

• King Sundiata Keita

• King Tutankhamun

Which city in Mali became a famous trading center under King Sundiata Keita's rule?

• Timbuktu

• Bamako

• Abidjan

• Dakar

What was Mali's largest export across the desert?

• Oil

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Salt

Who was the most famous king of Mali in the early 14th century?

• King Louis XIV

• King Tutankhamun

• King Sundiata Keita

• King Mansa Musa

When did Mali gain independence from France?

• December 25, 1991

• September 22, 1960

• March 3, 1921

• July 4, 1776

What is the capital of Mali?

• Bamako

• Dakar

• Timbuktu

• Abidjan

What does the name 'Bamako' mean?

• Lion's Roar

• Elephant's Tusk

• Monkey's Jump

• Crocodile Tail

What is the official language of Mali?

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Arabic