Geography
Where was Mali?
West Africa
What is the religious text of Islam?
Quran
What made them one of the richest nations(through trade)?
Gold
Who had the most power?
Mansa
True or False: Mali was the largest gold producer during this time period
True
Did Mali ever have access to an ocean?
No(Land Locked)
What type of religious state was Mali?
Islamic
What did the centralized government promote?
Trade and Peace
The empire was a center of ______, with cities like Timbuktu housing universities and attracting scholars.
Learning
The taxes applied on trade funded what for the empire?
military and infrastructure
What land was the best for farming?
The land around the river
What was the name of the God they created?
Amma or Amen
What was the most influential invention created in The Empire of Mali?
the first Astronomical Calendar
What was the main reason for the empire's wealth?
The control of the trade routes
Mali was located along the ______ trade routes
trans-Saharan
Which river flowed through the empire?
Niger River
Who introduced Christianity to the empire?
The French
What architectural innovation demonstrated advanced building techniques?
Great Mosque of Djenné
What was one reason for the empire's decline?
challenges from neighboring states and/or the rise of other powers
The trade routes connected them to...
North America to sub-Saharan Africa.
What is the tallest mountain in Mali?
Mount Hombori
2%
Who attracted scholars with its famous schools?
Timbuktu
What objects created the most wealth for the empire(through trade)?
Salt and Gold
Name the order of the social structure period from least to most respected.
Slaves, Griots, Farmers, Artisans, Merchants, Warriors, Royalty