Quiz on the Mali Empire

Who were the two Songhai princes taken as captives?

• Ali Kolon and Sulayman Nar

• Sundiata and Mansa Musa

• Askia and Sunni Ali

• Kankan Musa and Abu Bakr

What city did the Mali Empire extend to include?

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Djenne

• Niani

What role did Ali Kolon have in the Mali Empire?

• A trader

• A fierce warrior and leader

• A scholar

• A farmer

What did Ali Kolon hide at every stop during his expeditions?

• Gold and silver

• Weapons and food

• Books and scrolls

• Maps and compasses

What was the relationship between the Songhai and Mali Empires?

• Allies

• Rivals

• Colonizers

• Neighbors

What was the weakness of Mansa Maghan?

• He was a strong leader.

• He was a weak leader.

• He was a great warrior.

• He was a famous trader.

Who escaped from Niani to become the new chief of Gao?

• Sunni Ali

• Mansa Musa

• Ali Kolon

• Mansa Maghan

What did Sunni Ali use to control travel on the Niger?

• His strong army and navy

• His wealth

• His diplomatic skills

• His trade agreements

In what year did Sunni Ali come to the throne?

• 1300 CE

• 1400 CE

• 1464 CE

• 1500 CE

What did the Mali Empire allow some conquered lands to do?

• Become independent

• Join the Songhai Empire

• Trade with Europe

• Build new cities