Order of events
16th century
What religion were the rulers of the Mali Empire
Muslim
Who was named the supreme monarch?
Sundiata Keita
What 2 colors are on the Mali Empire flag?
Red and yellow
When was the Mali Empire founded? (any year in the period works)
1235-1255
Did the religion of the Mali empire strengthen or weaken the relationships with other Islamic countries?
strengthened
What was the name of the battle where Sundiata defeated the Sosso?
The Battle of Krina
What does 'Mansa' mean?
King
Name a year in Mansa Sulayman's rule.
1341-1360
What's an Islamic historical monument in Mali? (only need to name one)
The historic city of Timbuktu or the Great Mosque of Niono
From what clan did the leaders of the Mali empire come?
The Keita clan
Name 2 of the resources that the Mali Empire used.
Gold, Diamonds, Uranium, Bauxite, Gemstones, Phosphate, Gypsum, Limestone, and Marble
What year is the start of Mansa Musa's reign
1312
Whose pilgrimage popularized Islam?
Mansa Mussa’s pilgrimage
By what year had Sundiata Keita taken over the old capital of Ghana?
1240
What are Griots?
Oral Storytellers
When was Mussa's pilgrimage to Mecca
1324
What was the mosque called? (hint: The Mosque of ___)
The Mosque of Niono
What was Sundiata Keita known as?
The lion prince
What was in the northern part of the geography?
Desert