Ancient Mali Wealth and Trade Quiz

What is the main focus of the lesson about Mali's wealth?

• The importance of trade and craftsmanship in Ancient Mali

• The history of Ancient Egypt

• The geography of South America

• The invention of the wheel

Which two resources are mentioned as part of Mali's wealth?

• Gold and salt

• Oil and diamonds

• Wheat and rice

• Silver and copper

Why was trade important to the Mali Empire?

• Trade made Mali rich and powerful.

• Trade made Mali cold and rainy.

• Trade made Mali lose its gold.

• Trade made Mali smaller.

What happened to towns along the trade routes in the Mali Empire?

• They became busy markets.

• They disappeared.

• They turned into deserts.

• They moved to the ocean.

Where were goods exchanged in the Mali Empire?

• Across the Sahara Desert

• Across the Atlantic Ocean

• In the rainforest only

• Only in the goldfields

What is shown in the map included in the learning material?

• The Mali Empire, its trade routes, and goldfields

• The Roman Empire and its roads

• The Sahara Desert only

• The Atlantic Ocean currents

Which of the following goods were transported and sold across the Sahara Desert by traders?

• Gold, salt, and ivory

• Textiles, spices, and slaves

• Fruits, vegetables, and grains

• Oil, coal, and timber

What types of goods did traders buy in exchange for gold, salt, and ivory?

• Textiles, spices, and slaves

• Gold, salt, and ivory

• Fish, meat, and dairy

• Tools, weapons, and pottery

Which of the following was NOT a good sold by Mali traders across the Sahara Desert?

• Gold

• Salt

• Ivory

• Spices

What was one of the main purposes of trading across the Sahara Desert?

• To exchange goods like gold, salt, and ivory for textiles, spices, and slaves

• To find new places to live

• To explore new lands for fun

• To build new cities