Mali Quiz Part 2: Timbuktu, Dogon Country, and the Rhythms of the Sahel

Test your knowledge of Mali, from the legendary city of Timbuktu to the unique culture of the Dogon people.

A stylized, modern illustration of Mali, featuring the Great Mosque of Djenné, a Dogon village on a cliffside, a Tuareg nomad with a camel, and a musician playing the kora.

How well do you know Mali? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Mali with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

  • 1. Which major river is essential to life and agriculture in Mali?

  • 2. The Great Mosque of Djenné is an iconic example of what architectural style?

  • 3. What is the name of the desert that covers a large part of northern Mali?

  • 4. Who was the legendary and fabulously wealthy emperor of the 14th-century Mali Empire?

  • 5. In West African tradition, what is a "griot"?

  • 6. The Dogon people are particularly famous for their traditional cosmology and knowledge of which star?

  • 7. What style of music from Mali has gained international acclaim, often featuring the kora?

  • 8. What is the name of the annual festival in Djenné where the community comes together to re-plaster the Great Mosque?

  • 9. Which nomadic ethnic group is known for its distinctive indigo-dyed clothing and presence in the Sahara Desert?

  • 10. What is a common way to drink tea in Mali and surrounding regions?