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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?
- Control of strategic trade routes
- Gold mines within its borders (correct)
- Taxation of agricultural products
- Transit trade for gold
Which West African river facilitated the spread of Mali Empire's language, laws, and customs?
Which West African river facilitated the spread of Mali Empire's language, laws, and customs?
- Senegal River
- Niger River (correct)
- Congo River
- Volta River
Who was the renowned ruler associated with the wealth of the Mali Empire?
Who was the renowned ruler associated with the wealth of the Mali Empire?
- Askia Muhammad
- Sunjata Keita
- Sundiata Keita
- Mansa Musa I (correct)
What was the significant economic role of Saharan towns within the Mali Empire?
What was the significant economic role of Saharan towns within the Mali Empire?
By the beginning of the 14th century, what percentage of the Old World's gold came from Mali?
By the beginning of the 14th century, what percentage of the Old World's gold came from Mali?
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Primary source of wealth for the Mali Empire?
Primary source of wealth for the Mali Empire?
Gold mines within its borders.
River facilitating the spread of Mali Empire's influence?
River facilitating the spread of Mali Empire's influence?
Niger River.
Renowned ruler associated with Mali Empire's wealth?
Renowned ruler associated with Mali Empire's wealth?
Mansa Musa I.
Economic role of Saharan towns in the Mali Empire?
Economic role of Saharan towns in the Mali Empire?
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Percentage of Old World's gold from Mali by the 14th century?
Percentage of Old World's gold from Mali by the 14th century?
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Study Notes
Mali Empire's Wealth
- The primary source of wealth for the Mali Empire was gold.
- The Niger River facilitated the spread of Mali Empire's language, laws, and customs throughout the region.
Notable Ruler
- Mansa Musa was the renowned ruler associated with the wealth of the Mali Empire.
Economic Role of Saharan Towns
- Saharan towns played a significant economic role within the Mali Empire, serving as major centers of trade and commerce.
Gold Production
- By the beginning of the 14th century, the Mali Empire produced around 50% of the Old World's gold.
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