2. Why did Mali become one of the wealthiest empires in the region?
because it wa an important trade center
because gold could be traded for salt
because Mali lay across the trade routes between sources of salt and gold
all of the above

3. Whice is an example of interdependence?
Some people in Mali protected the empire.
Salt was traded for gold in western Africa.
Wealthy kings ruled the empire.
Storytellers passed on traditions and stories.

4. Which was an important natural resource of the Sahara Desert?
salt
wood
vegetables
coal

5. How did the people of Mali make a living?
making pottery and silver jewelry
fishing and building ships
farming, mining, and trading
selling wood and building houses

6. Why was Timbuktu such an important city in Mali?
It had a university.
It had a large library.
Greek and Roman books were available.
all of the above

7. Which are examples of economic specialization in Ancient Mali?
Some people protected the empire and others grew food.
Mali grew up along the Nile River.
Kings were very powerful and wealthy
none of the above

8. Which best describes the government of Ancient Mali?
Mali was governed by direct democracy.
Mali was a republic.
The people elected a president and other representatives.
Mali was a wealthy empire ruled and controlled by powerful kings.

9. Why was salt important for people of the desert?
Salt could be traded for gold
People used salt for their health.
People used salt to preserve foods.
all of the above

10. Which best describes the land of Ancient Mali?
desert-like conditions, but near rivers
mountains capped with snow
grassy plains
rain forest

11. how do we know about the traditions of the people of Ancient Mali?
The people made a video of their lives.
The people carved their stories into stone tablets.
Storytellers passed on traditions and storied from one generation to the next.
People drew stories in the sand.

12. Which best describes the empire of Ancient Maili?
small and unimportant
one of the largest and wealthiest empires in the region
isolated and unknown
poor and short lived

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