Ancient Mali

Using the map below, the West African Empire was located on which continent?
1. Continent B
2. Continent C
3. Continent D
4. Continent E
What is the name of this continent?
1. Australia
2. Europe
3. Africa
4. Asia
The word characteristic means ____________.
1. change
2. community
3. trait
4. climate
Which of the following was a physical characteristic of the early West African Empire of Mali?
1. mountains
2. hills
3. deserts
4. forests
The West African people of Mali adapted to their environment by ______.
1. mining gold
2. mining silver
3. building roads
4. building ships
Which of the following was an important natural resource for people living in the desert?
1. wood
2. coal
3. salt
4. silver
Why was the location of Mali important to its people?
1. Mali was located on the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Rome.
2. Mali was located on the trade routes between the salt mines of the Sahara Desert and the gold mines in West Africa.
3. Mali was located on the Nile River where there was rich soil.
4. Mali was located next to the forest where the people could hunt for food.
Who controlled the trade in West Africa?
1. the kings of Mali
2. the pharaohs of Egypt
3. the kings of England
4. the presidents of Africa
Which of the following was an important city in Mali?
1. Cairo
2. Athens
3. Sahara
4. Timbuktu
How was the West African empire of Mali governed?
1. by pharaohs
2. by kings
3. by representative democracy
4. by presidents
How was the history and tradition passed down from one generation to the next?
1. People wrote books in the language of Mali.
2. Scribes wrote history in scrolls.
3. People used hieroglyphics and wrote on cave walls.
4. Storytellers gave oral accounts.
What would people see if they visited the city of Timbuktu?
1. a university library
2. a pyramid
3. a colosseum
4. The Great Wall of China

Ancient Mali

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