Geography
Name the continent that is home to bot Mali and Egypt.
Africa
What two main resources were traded in Mali?
Gold and salt
Where did the people of Mali collect gold and salt?
In the mines.
True or False: Griots still exist today.
True
What is salt called in its natural state within the mines?
A salt slab
What major river is located near Mali?
Niger River
What is the name for Mali's oral storytellers and musicians?
Griots
Why did the people of Mali try to keep the location of their gold mines a secret?
So that other people would not come and take all of their gold.
Where was Mali located when the country started?
By the river in the grasslands of West Africa.
A long line of camels traveling together is a called a...
Caravan
What desert is located near Mali?
Sahara Desert
What is the name of the city known for its large university and library holding Greek and Roman books.
Timbuktu
How did the people of Mali grow wealthy and collect the recourse they needed?
By trading their gold and salt.
Where was Mali located at its peak?
Spread west to the Atlantic coast and east into the Sahara Desert.
What does "Mansa" mean? Remember Mansa Musa?
King
Mali is located in what area of Africa? North, South, East or West.
Western Africa
Who was in charge of Mali's government?
Kings
Besides trading, how did the people of Mali get food?
By farming.
Why is Mali no longer a wealthy country?
Most of the gold and salt has been mined and traded.
What is the capital of Mali?
Bamako
Not many people lived near the Sarah Desert because...
It was hot, dry, and had very little water and food supply.
Name the king who's nickname is "The lion king"
Sundiata
What three main jobs would someone in Mali have?
Farming, mining, and trading.
Where is Mali located today? (You can draw a picture)
A country located in West Africa.
What is the instrument called that Griots use, that looks similar to a guitar?
Kora