Ancient Mali Empire History
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What was the primary source of wealth for the Mali Empire?

  • Gold mines and salt mines (correct)
  • Taxation on trade
  • Inheritance from previous rulers
  • Control of important trade routes
  • Who was at the top of the social structure in the Mali Empire?

  • Nobles
  • Griots
  • Mansa or ruler (correct)
  • Judges and Administrators
  • What role did griots play in the socio-political structure of ancient Mali?

  • Judges and Administrators
  • Artisans
  • Nobles
  • Historians and storytellers (correct)
  • Which city in the Mali Empire was considered a center of education and learning?

    <p>Timbuktu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What religion was important in the Mali Empire, despite not being forced upon the subjects?

    <p>Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to inflation in the Mali Empire during Mansa Musa's rule?

    <p>Distribution of gold to the poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?

    <p>Sundata Keita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the ancient Mali Empire located?

    <p>Around the Niger River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle is known as the battle of Kirina?

    <p>King Soumaoro Kante vs. Sundata Keita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler led a lavish trip to Mecca in 1324?

    <p>Mansa Musa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What empire was twice the size of ancient Ghana?

    <p>Ancient Mali Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which ruler's reign did the Mali Empire control regional trade routes?

    <p>Mansa Musa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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