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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sundiata prays to his gods, what does he ask them for?

2. What type of party does Sundiata lead for his men on the eve of their big battle?

3. What city is Sundiata traveling toward in order to battle with Soumaoro?

4. Who first spots the Malian merchants in Mema?

5. Which way does the wind blow, signaling to Sundiata that it is time to return home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Sundiata finally rises to power in Mali, he makes many changes on the land. Describe what the African nation was like for its inhabitants during Soumaoro's rule, and what changes Sundiata made to the nation as soon as he rose to power. Then, explain how the effects of Sundiata's rule can still be seen in present day Mali.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Even though it had been his lifelong ambition to overthrow Soumaoro, Sundiata leaves the disgraced sorcerer to finish off his days hiding in a cave. Create a time line of events for the changing relationship between Sundiata and Soumaoro. Then, explain how the legacy of Sundiata is altered by his decision to have mercy on Soumaoro and let him live.

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