Ancient Mali

Which continent is ancient Mali located on?

• Asia
• Africa
• North America
• South America

How were the traditions of ancient Mali passed down?

• books
• iPads
• storytellers
• television

When was Mali the largest?

• At the beginning of its culture

• During its period of peak influence

• Today

• During its period of direct democracy

What ruler of Mali is famous for his lavish trip to Mecca?     

•  Shaka Zulu
• Ramses II 
• Mansa Musa
•  Hannibal

Which of the following was NOT a job in ancient Mali?

• farmers
• traders
• lawyers
• miners

Which statement describes Mali today?

• It stretches further north than ancient Mali

• It touches the Atlantic Ocean

• It touches the Red Sea

• It stretches into east Africa

Where were the salt mines located?

• The grasslands

• The Sahara desert

• In the Niger River

• Atlas Mountains

How did ancient Mali become wealthy?

• the kings controlled and taxed trading
• the pharaohs sold the pyramids
• the emperors conquered other countries
• the presidents printed their own money

The empire of Mali had-

• peninsulas and fishermen

• grasslands and miners

• oceans and shipbuilders

• woodlands and bronze

In what city was there a university with a large library with books from ancient Greece and Rome?

• Athens
• Timbuktu
• New York City
• Tokyo