Checkpoint 5: Mali

Number each event that led to the creation of the Kingdom of Mali in the order in which they occurred. The event that happened first should be labeled with a 1 and the last event should be labeled with a 5.

• The Kingdom of Mali was established.

• Sundiata Keita's rule of Mali ends.

• The kingdom of Mali falls.

• Mansa Musa's rule of Mali ends.

• The Kingdom of Ghana falls.

How did Mali grow its wealth? (Choose 2)

• continued to trade copper

• continued to trade gold

• discovered oil along the Niger River

• developed agriculture along the Niger River

What new items did Arab traders bring to Mali in the Trans-Saharan caravan trade?

• copper

• horses

• ivory

• oil

• spices

How did enslaved people from the Trans-Saharan slave trade contribute to Mali’s economic growth?

• through farming

• through weaving textiles

• through building roads, bridges, and buildings

• through carrying goods along the Trans-Saharan caravan trade routes to other areas

What about Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca caused a European world map maker to add this description about him?

• He gave gold to every leader he met.

• He paid for a mosque to be built every place he stopped to rest.

• He built universities in the major towns he stopped in along the way.

• He traveled with 60,000 men, 12,000 enslaved people, and 80 camels with 300 pounds of gold.

What were the greatest cultural impacts as a result of the Trans-Saharan caravan trade routes during the Mali kingdom?

• the spread of Islam

• the making of copper art

• the growth of agriculture

• the promotion of education

Who is being described in this graphic?

• Ghana Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Sundiata Musa

What challenges lead to the fall of the Mali Kingdom? (Choose 4)

• Changes to trade routes.

• Internal conflicts among readers.

• Pressures from other regions.

• Environmental challenges like drought.

• Revolt against the government.

Which three regions did Mali trade with along the Trans-Saharan caravan trade routes? (Choose 3)

• Mediterranean

• North America

• Southwest Asia

• West Africa

• Western Europe

Other than goods, what else did Arab Traders bring with them to West Africa?

• Water

• Islam

• Christianity

• Time