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Republic of Mali Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the large, interestingly shaped, West African nation of the Republic of Mali.

A multiple-choice quiz by KatieK54. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
KatieK54

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,781

Updated
Oct 18 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mali is the 24th largest country in the world. It is situated in West Africa. Due to its size and odd shape, Mali is bordered by seven other nations. Which of the following is NOT a correct directional pair of neighboring nations? Hint

Burkina Faso and C�te d'Ivoire to the south

Guinea to the northeast and Morocco to the northwest

Senegal and Mauritania to the west

Algeria to the north and Niger to the east

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Question 2 of 10

2. The capital city of Mali, Bamako, is situated on the shores of a key river in the southwestern region of the nation. Which of the following facts is NOT true about Bamako? Hint

It has been called "the fastest growing city in Africa"

It has one of the largest urban centers in West Africa

It has been called "the sixth fastest growing city in the world"

The name derives from a Bambara word for "snake valley"

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Question 3 of 10

3. While Mali has the Manding Mountains, which is a highland area that stretches from the nation's western border all the way to the capital city of Bamako, these mountains are only half the height of Mali's highest point. What is the highest point in Mali, standing at 1,155 meters (3,789 feet) above sea level? Hint

Mount Hombori Tondo

Mount Meru

Mount Speke

Mount Serbal

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following facts about Mali is NOT true? Hint

During 19th century European colonization, Mali was considered to be part of the Spanish Sudan

Mali's largest crop export is cotton but 80% of their exports consist of gold, livestock, and other farmed crops

Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world and the average worker makes about $1.25 a day

90% of the nation's citizens live in the southern part of the country

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mali is home to the largest adobe/mud brick building in the world, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was rebuilt in the early 1900s to replace a building from the 13th century. What is the name of this site, which is described as one of the greatest achievements in Sudano-Sahelian architecture? Hint

Kairouan

Amphitheatre of El Jem

Great Mosque of Djenn�

Abu Mena

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Question 6 of 10

6. This river has created a very large fertile inland delta through Mali and it is considered the lifeblood of the nation, as it is a great source for potable drinking water, irrigation, food, commercial transport, and general transportation. What is the name of this river, which is the third longest river in Africa?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Less than 4% of Mali is arable land and 65% of the nation's land is either semi-desert or desert areas that are annually ravaged by the dry season's harmattan winds.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mali is also home to a large chain of sandstone escarpments that are considered to be some of the most geographically imposing sites in West Africa; the cliffs extend 125 miles all the way to Mali's tallest peak. What is the name of this geographical region of Mali? Hint

Cliffs of Bandiagara

Gebel Barkal

Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad

Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

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Question 9 of 10

9. This ancient Malian city is situated in the northern portion of the nation, just on the southern border of the Sahara Desert; tales of this city's wealth helped spur the European exploration and colonization of Africa. The city is very sunny and hot all year round, getting an average of 9.5 hours of desert sunshine every day. What is the name of this destination? Hint

Azawad

Timbuktu

Koulikoro

Kenieba

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Question 10 of 10

10. While the nation of Mali has lucrative natural resources in the form of diamonds, copper, gold, iron, salt, limestone, silver, zinc, and uranium, the nation has faced a considerable amount of environmental challenges and problems. In 2011, which of the following was the MOST important environmental issue in the nation of Mali? Hint

Eutrophication

Pollution

Deforestation

Soil erosion

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Guinea to the northeast and Morocco to the northwest

Mali does NOT share a border with Morocco. The nation of Mali borders Algeria to the north, Burkina Faso and C�te d'Ivoire to the south, Mauritania and Senegal on the west, and Guinea to the SOUTHWEST. The country is roughly the same size as the nation of South Africa, which is about twice the size of the state of Texas in the United States. Also, the westernmost point of Mali is actually a tripoint of the borders of Mali, Senegal, and Mauritania. Mali doesn't even have a northernmost or an easternmost point because both of those borders are straight lines.

2. The capital city of Mali, Bamako, is situated on the shores of a key river in the southwestern region of the nation. Which of the following facts is NOT true about Bamako?

Answer: The name derives from a Bambara word for "snake valley"

The name Bamako derives from the Bambara language meaning "crocodile river". The 2010 population of Bamako was just under two million inhabitants. It is the primary administrative center and key commercial port for the nation's exports.

Answer: Mount Hombori Tondo

Mount Hombori is in the Mopti Region of Mali, and it is a key archeological site because it has caves that were inhabited over 2,000 years ago.

Mount Speke is located in Uganda, and it has a height of 4,980 meters (16,043 feet), while Mount Meru is in Tanzania and stands at 4,565 meters (14,977 feet). Mount Serbal is in Egypt and is 2,070 meters (6750 feet) tall and it is only the fourth tallest mountain in Egypt.

4. Which of the following facts about Mali is NOT true?

Answer: During 19th century European colonization, Mali was considered to be part of the Spanish Sudan

For having such a small area of arable land, Mali's key industry is agriculture, and the country produces rice, millet, vegetables, tree crops, corn, and tobacco. About over 65% of Malian people live in rural areas and the majority do live in the southern part of the country, such as in Bamako, the capital city.

As the official language of Mali is French, it was France that held control over Mali in the 19th century's "Scramble for Africa" colonizations. French Sudan existed between 1890 and 1899 and then again from 1920 until 1960 when the nation parted from France and it was renamed the Republic of Mali.

Answer: Great Mosque of Djenn�

The walls of the mosque were made with mud bricks that were baked in the sun, sealed with a mortar made of mud, and then were coated with mud plaster to smooth the surfaces. The walls are also supported and decorated with rodiar palm sticks. There is a small replica of this building in Frejus, France. The Agadez Grand Mosque in Niger is another great example of this kind of architecture.

Abu Mena, Kairouan, and the Amphitheatre of El Jem are all World Heritage Sites located in Africa, while none of them is in Mali.

Answer: Niger

The Niger River runs for roughly 1050 miles through Mali, and the river only has a total length of roughly 2,600 miles. It is the third longest river in Africa, beaten out by the Congo River and the Nile. The Inner Niger Delta in Mali is roughly the size of the European nation of Belgium; it is a very good source for fish and for agricultural purposes.

The other key river in Mali is the Senegal River, which is the nation's lowest point, at only 75 feet above sea level.

7. Less than 4% of Mali is arable land and 65% of the nation's land is either semi-desert or desert areas that are annually ravaged by the dry season's harmattan winds.

Answer: True

While Mali is a large country with a lot of land area, less than .1% can be used for permanent agricultural crops. In addition, the dry season always brings the harmattan winds which causes a desert style dusty haze that damages electronics, computers, machines, aggravates people's lungs, and doesn't allow for airplanes to take off.

Answer: Cliffs of Bandiagara

While the Tellem people were first to inhabit these lands, this area is considered the "Land of the Dogons;" the Dogons are the longstanding inhabitants of this region. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989, and it is frequently visited by tourists and hikers.

Answer: Timbuktu

The city of Timbuktu has always been used in reference to locations that were either very far away or that were outlandish. Timbuktu is home to some great Malian architectural structures, including several mosques, and those mosques were integral in the spread of Islam in Africa. The city of Timbuktu is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Answer: Deforestation

Mali has also been stricken with desertification, drought, inadequate potable water supplies, and soil erosion. In order to meet the nation's annual timber consumption, 988,421 acres of trees are consumed, which is quickly destroying the nation's woodlands in the savannas.

Source: Author KatieK54

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