Mansa Musa Chapter #6 Lesson #2 Made By: Brian, Natalie, and Leila
HOW TO TAKE NOTES: Everything in PINK write down Everything else….JUST LISTEN
Introduction: Mali’s ruler-Sundiata died=1255 Mansa Musa/son takes Sundiata’s place Mansa Musa= a famous Muslim ruler Influential, spreads Islam Mali reached its height in 1300’s
Mansa Musa: Skillful leader Ruled for 25 years Made powerful army Conquered trade cities Capturing trade cities=wealth
The World Learns about Mali: Mansa Musa= Muslim 1324 went on Hajj First stop= Cairo, Egypt Gave away gold Gold value dropped Journey helped spread Mali empire
Please enjoy or skit of Mansa Musa traveling on his Hajj….
Learning and Religion in Mali: Mansa Musa supported education Scholars= sent to Morocco Established schools Schools= studying of Qur’an Main language= Arabic Architects built mosques Islam became known in Mali Countries visit Mali= more trade and money
Conclusion: The next section you will learn about: Empire of Songhai Birth of the empire Growth and conquest