Mali MALI

Instructions Answering questions: Click on the button to the left of your chosen answer. The sound of applause means you answered correctly! Find a red button in the lower right corner of each screen to direct you what to do next. Click on it to proceed. Continue Modern Malian Artwork

1. On which continent is Mali? EuropeAsia AfricaAustralia 1A 3C 4D 2B Continue

2. Can you find Mali on the present day map of Africa? (Click on the colored button that matches Malis color on the map.) 1A 2B 3C 4D

Correct! Mali is the country in West Africa that is shaded green. Continue

Whoops! The country shaded orange is Libya. HINT: Mali is in West Africa. Return to Question

Whoops! The country shaded pink is Sudan. HINT: Mali is in West Africa. Return to Question

Whoops! The country shaded blue is Angola which is in southern Africa. HINT: Mali is in West Africa. Return to Question

3. The griots of Mali passed on traditions and stories from one generation to the next. What is another word for griot? kinggold miner traderstoryteller 1A 3C4D 2B Continue

4. Who controlled trade in West Africa? Storytellers Romans Gold miners Kings of Mali 1A 2B 4D 3C Continue

5. Mali is located near where there are salt deposits. ? The Mediterranean SeaThe Sahara Desert The ColosseumThe Parthenon 1A2B 3C4D Continue

6. One of the most prosperous empires in ancient Africa was Mali. What does prosperous mean? Economically successful Completely natural Unusually large Golden 1A 2B 3C 4D Continue Rock Painting in Mali

7.Why was salt as valuable as gold? It was made into jewelry. It was used for irrigating crops. It was used for preserving food and staying healthy. It was a human characteristic of Mali. 1A 2B 3C 4D Sahara Salt Mine Continue

8. Which of these were not a physical characteristic of Mali? Gold minesDeserts Salt minesRainforests 1A 3C 1B 4D Dogon Art Continue

9. Which of these was not a major natural resource of Mali? WaterTrade SaltGold 1A 3C4D 2B Girl Dressed for Cattle Crossing Festival Continue

10. An important city in Mali was - Timbuktu. Athens. Rome. Africa. 1A 2B 4D 3C Continue

11. The people of Mali trading gold for salt with other people is an example of - Specialization Production Interdependence Capital 1A 3C4D 2B Market in Mali Continue

12. Farmers, miners, and traders were ? of Mali. Natural resources Physical characteristics Human characteristics Capital resources 1A 2B 3C 4D Continue

13. A special building in Timbuktu was - An aqueduct for carrying water long distances. A university library containing Greek and Roman books. The Colosseum for holding athletic events. The Parthenon for use as a temple. 1A 2B 3C 4D Continue

14. Some people in Mali were protectors of the empire. Others grew food. This is an example of - interdependence. specialization. natural resources. capital resources. 1A 2B 3C 4D Continue