The Mali Empire: A Historical Exploration

Explore the rich history of the Mali Empire with this engaging worksheet for 7th graders, covering key figures, trade, and cultural impact.

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SS.7.C.1.1SS.7.G.2.3Mali EmpireAfrican HistoryGrade 7 Social StudiesMedieval Africa

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. Which of the following best describes the location of the Mali Empire?

Southern Africa

West Africa, along the Niger River

East Africa, near the Red Sea

North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea

2. Who is considered the founder of the Mali Empire?

Mansa Musa

Askia the Great

Sunjiata Keita

Sonni Ali

3. The Mali Empire was renowned for its vast reserves of and its control over the trans-Saharan trade routes.

4. The city of became a major center of learning, trade, and Islamic scholarship during the Mali Empire.

5. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca was largely unnoticed and had little impact on the economies of the regions he traveled through.

True

False

6. The Mali Empire was known for its strong centralized government and a well-organized military.

True

False

7. Explain the importance of the Niger River to the development and prosperity of the Mali Empire.

8. Describe one major cultural achievement of the Mali Empire.

Examine the map of the Mali Empire below.

9. Based on the map, identify two neighboring empires or regions that the Mali Empire would have likely interacted with through trade or conflict.

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