What continent was Ancient Mali located on?
Africa
What kinds of animals live in in the West African savanna?
lions, wildebeests, antelope, hippos, rhinos, hyenas, cheetahs, giraffes, and many more...
What are two reasons people used salt in Ancient Mali?
for preserving foods & for their health
Which body of water did Europeans most often cross to trade gold in Mali?
Mediterranean Sea
Which describes the government of Mali?
it was ruled by kings
What were the major natural resources the people of Mali were famous for trading?
gold and salt
How do we know about Mali's history?
from stories handed down by storytellers (griots)
Name 3 natural resources from Ancient Mali
gold, salt, corn, wheat, peanuts, sweet potatoes
What are groups of people traveling long distances across deserts called?
caravans
What were generational storytellers of Ancient Mali called?
Griots
What was the capital city of Mali?
Timbuktu
How did caravan travelers sleep?
in tents
Why were the Kings of Mali rich and powerful?
the kings controlled the trade routes in West Africa