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The Rich History of the Mali Empire and Mansa Musa's Legacy

Explore the rich history of the Mali Empire, established in 1240 by the Malinke people under Sundiata. Discover its capital, Timbuktu, a renowned trade city, and learn about the great Mansa Musa, considered the greatest king of Africa. His famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 showcased his immense wealth and brought back architects and scholars, greatly influencing Mali's culture. Mansa Musa's reign is a testament to the empire’s prosperity and its significance in African history.

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The Rich History of the Mali Empire and Mansa Musa's Legacy

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  1. Question 1 • The empire of Mali is located in which area of Africa? • A. West • B. North • C. East • D. South

  2. Question 2 • The capital of Mali is? • A. Ghana • B. Timbuktu • C. Malinke • D. Columbus

  3. Question 3 • Mansa Musa is considered by many African’s as what? • A. The greatest King of Africa • B. The greatest hunter of Africa • C. The greatest tracker of Africa • D. The greatest athlete of Africa

  4. Question 4 • On Mansa Musa return to Africa from Mecca, what did Mansa Musa bring back to Africa? • A. New animals • B. New plants • C. Architects and scholars • D. He never returned from Mecca

  5. The Empire of Mali

  6. Mali Foundation • Mali is formed in 1240 in the southern area of Ghana • Malinke people founded the area and was led by Sundiata • Organized an army • Began to expand his empire beyond Ghana’s borders • Timbuktu as the city of trade

  7. Sundiata • Supported the development of food crops, cotton farming and cotton weaving • He balanced Islamic beliefs with his traditional religious beliefs • Still considered a hero by the Malinke people of Africa

  8. Mansa Musa • Most famous King in Africa is Mansa Musa (1312-1332) • He allowed people to practice other religions • 1324 he began a pilgrimage to Mecca • He took 12,000 slaves, 80 camels and 300 pounds of gold • His pilgrimage impressed all who saw the caravan

  9. Mansa Musa • As people saw the great wealth of Mansa Musa, people wanted to trade • Mali gold enriched the financial support for the European Renaissance • On his return, he brought an architect and Arab scholars from Egypt

  10. Question 1 • The empire of Mali is located in which area of Africa? • A. West • B. North • C. East • D. South

  11. Question 2 • The capital of Mali is? • A. Ghana • B. Timbuktu • C. Malinke • D. Columbus

  12. Question 3 • Mansa Musa is considered by many African’s as what? • A. The greatest King of Africa • B. The greatest hunter of Africa • C. The greatest tracker of Africa • D. The greatest athlete of Africa

  13. Question 4 • On Mansa Musa return to Africa from Mecca, what did Mansa Musa bring back to Africa? • A. New animals • B. New plants • C. Architects and scholars • D. He never returned from Mecca

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