Geography
In what region is Mali located?
West Africa
What large and powerful empire did Mansa Musa rule?
The Mali Empire
Sundiata: The _____ King of Mali
Lion
Caravan
group of people traveling from one place to another usually on camels in Mali
Which desert was part of the Mali Empire? (It also happens to be the world's largest desert)
Sahara Desert
Built ______ for Islam
mosque
Took control of ______ and _____ trade
gold and salt
Griots
a term used in West African societies to describe someone who uses storytelling to preserve history
What 3 climate zones were in the Mali Empire?
Desert
Savannah
Rainforest
Access to what resource was largely responsible for Mansa Musa's wealth?
Gold
What is the main problem Sundiata must overcome?
Reclaiming his kingdom from an evil ruler
city with universities, mosques, center of trade
Timbuktu
Which river "regularly flooded parts of this dry grassland and savannah"?
The Niger River
What religion influenced Mansa Musa’s journey and investments in education?
Islam
Stories like Sundiata’s were told by these traditional storytellers.
Griots
pilgrimage
journey to a sacred place
True of False: Mali is not as rich as it was during ancient times
This famous city became a center of learning under Mansa Musa.
Timbuktu
Who is the real person this story is based on?
Sundiata Keita, founder of the Mali Empire
name of rulers of Mali Empire
king