Geography
What continent is Mali located on?
Africa
To adapt means to ______ your environment to meet your needs.
change
What does interdependence mean?
Two or more things impacting each other.
This civilization specialized in building ships.
Ancient Greece
Mali can be described as _______ and __________.
hot and dry
One way the Malians adapted to the land was raising ______.
animals
How was salt used in Ancient Mali?
Salt was used to preserve food and for people's health.
What is economics?
The study of choices; the buying and selling of goods and services.
Egypt
At the beginning of its culture, the West African empire of Mali was located by a _____ in a grassland region in West Africa.
River
The Malians mined for _________ and traded _______ for salt.
gold, gold
Farmers, scribes and artisans are examples of ______.
Specializations
Ancient _________ cut terraces into their land to help with irrigation.
China
Mali was located by grasslands and ___________.
The Malians __________ with others to get the resources they needed.
traded
Why was gold a valuable resource in Mali?
Others used it for jewelry and to show they were rich.
Specialization is the focus of __________ good or service
One
_____________ was a form of art created by the Romans; they used glass, stone and ceramics to make this.
Mosaics
Today, Mali is a country located in ______ Africa.
Hint: Think of your cardinal directions
West
The Malians used the _______ River to _______.
Niger, fishing, trading, water, etc.
How were animals used in Mali?
For clothing and food.
A farmer has a choice to buy salt or fish from a merchant. He chooses to buy salt from the merchant. What is his opportunity cost?
Fish
Pyramids, The Great Wall, water clock, and the kite are all _____________ from these two civilizations: _____ and _____.
contributions; Egypt and China