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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the party, what history does Fassyky speak about to encourage the troops?

2. What did Siara Kouman Konaty send to Sundiata in order to help him in his battle agains Soumaoro?

3. What does the city of Niani become famous for after Sundiata takes power?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes the life Sundiata's friends have led since the fall of Mali?

5. What is the name of the city where Sundiata meets with the nations to discuss their empire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Sundiata had many siblings, there were three who had the largest impact on his life - Nana Triban, Manding Bory, and Dankaran. Breifly describe each of Sundiata's three siblings, and explain how each sibling irrevocably altered Sundiata's life, either for better or worse.

Essay Topic 2

When Sundiata's father was young, he had his fortune read by a passing hunter. Explain what the fortune read, and why the king's men did not want to believe it. Finally, explain how the fortune teller irrevocably altered the path King Maghan's life was taking.

Essay Topic 3

There are many men who pass through power in Mali. Create a list of kings that took power on the pages of Sundiata, and briefly explain how each of these kings affected the relationship Malian people had with their government.

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