Mali Empire Worksheet

The empire of Mali had—

• A. peninsulas and fishermen

• B. grasslands and miners

• C. oceans and shipbuilders

• D. woodlands and bronze

Which natural resource was often traded for salt?

• (Image of a rock)

• (Image of a column)

• (Image of a cow)

• (Image of a leaf)

How do we know about Mali’s history?

• From books in Timbuktu

• From journals kept by Columbus

• From trade records found in the Sahara

• From stories handed down by storytellers

Which picture above shows the physical characteristics of the empire of Mali?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which desert did caravans cross to reach the gold mines of West Africa?

• Sahara

• Kalahari

• Egyptian

• Gobi

What city was the person writing this diary entry visiting?

• Rome

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Athens

On which continent is Mali located?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

What did Mali trade to become a wealthy empire?

• Camels and bronze

• Fish and water

• Silk and tools

• Gold and salt

What are two reasons people used salt in ancient Mali?

• For their health

• For building roads

• For fertilizing soil

• For preserving foods

Which describes the government of Mali?

• It was a dynasty.

• It was ruled by kings.

• It was a direct democracy.

• It was a representative democracy.