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What was the primary source of wealth for the Mali Empire?
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?
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?
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?
Which city in the Mali Empire was considered a center of education and learning?
What religion was important in the Mali Empire, despite not being forced upon the subjects?
What religion was important in the Mali Empire, despite not being forced upon the subjects?
What led to inflation in the Mali Empire during Mansa Musa's rule?
What led to inflation in the Mali Empire during Mansa Musa's rule?
Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?
Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?
Where was the ancient Mali Empire located?
Where was the ancient Mali Empire located?
Which battle is known as the battle of Kirina?
Which battle is known as the battle of Kirina?
Which ruler led a lavish trip to Mecca in 1324?
Which ruler led a lavish trip to Mecca in 1324?
What empire was twice the size of ancient Ghana?
What empire was twice the size of ancient Ghana?
During which ruler's reign did the Mali Empire control regional trade routes?
During which ruler's reign did the Mali Empire control regional trade routes?
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