Sundiata

What year did the West African kingdom of Mali begin?

• 1235 CE

• 1325 CE

• 1135 CE

• 1435 CE

Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Askia the Great

• Sunni Ali

What does the name "Sundiata Keita" mean?

• Brave Warrior

• Lion Prince or Hungering Lion

• Wise Leader

• Great Conqueror

Which kingdom was an early rival of the Mali Empire?

• Ghana

• Songhai

• Susu

• Benin

What title did Sundiata Keita hold in the Mali Empire?

• Pharaoh

• Sultan

• Mansa

• Emperor

What was one of the key resources Sundiata Keita took control of?

• Silver mines

• Gold mines

• Diamond mines

• Copper mines

What type of government did Sundiata Keita establish in the Mali Empire?

• Monarchy

• Central government

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

How many members were in the assembly that advised Sundiata Keita?

• 20

• 25

• 32

• 40

What was the capital city of the Mali Empire under Sundiata Keita?

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Niani

• Djenne

Who advised the king in the Mali Empire?

• Soldiers and generals

• Elders and chiefs

• Merchants and traders

• Farmers and laborers