Grade 3 Social Studies: Mali
	Multiple-Choice Exercise
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	Choose the correct answer for each question.
 
 
 
What is the major religion of Mali?
-   Christian
 -   Muslim
 -   Hindu
 -   Buddhism
 
 
Which country is north of Mali?
-   Niger
 -   Burkina
 -   Guinea
 -   Algeria
 
 
Mali is located in which area of Africa?
-   Western
 -   Northern
 -   Eastern
 -   Southern
 
 
Which ocean is closest to Mali?
-   Indian Ocean
 -   Pacific Ocean
 -   Atlantic Ocean
 -   Arctic Ocean
 
 
The main river that flows through Mali is
-   the Niger River
 -   the African River
 -   the Mississippi River
 -   the Red River
 
 
Timbuktu is located on which river?
-   Senegal River
 -   Red River
 -   Colorado River
 -   Niger River
 
 
What is mined in Mali?
-   Gold
 -   Coal
 -   Silver
 -   Diamonds
 
 
Which desert is in Mali?
-   Indian Desert
 -   Sahara Desert
 -   Gobi Desert
 -   Death Valley Desert
 
 
Ancient Mali trade routes moved from Mali to the
-   East
 -   West
 -   South
 -   North
 
 
Mansa Musa traveled to
-   Taghaza
 -   Ethiopia
 -   Morocco
 -   Mecca