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February 5, 2015 Do Now 1.Turn your homework into the tray. 2.Silently take your seat. 3.Prepare your desk. 4.Write today’s objective and homework on your Do Now Sheet. 5.Complete the Do Now Questions: Do Now Questions: 1.How are the empire of Ghana and the Illinois Tollway similar? 2.Why were camels important to the Ghana empire? 3.Why was salt important to the Ghana empire? 4.How was gold related to the Ghana empire?

Objective 5.4 (15.2) Describe the Mali Empire

The Empire of Mali 1.The Rise of Mali 2.Mali’s Leaders

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Mali’s Rise to Power By 1235 Ghana was weakened by invading Almoravids from the North Miners found new gold deposits further East Trade routes moved East

Mali’s Rise to Power Empire of Mali ( ) Wealth built on gold (like Ghana) Ruled by powerful kings called mansas City of Timbuktu became a center for Muslim learning Most people were farmers and herders

Mali’s Leaders Sundiata (?-1255) Founder of Mali Tradition says he was 1 of 12 brothers who were heirs to an African empire called Kangaba Kangaba was conquered by a rival empire and all of Sundiata’s brothers were murdered Sundiata was spared

Mali’s Leaders Sundiata (continued) Grew up to become a popular leader of warriors Many military victories - including conquering Ghana Promoted agriculture and re- established gold-salt trade Sundiata’s Empire called Mali, or, “where the king lives” Statue of a Mali Archer (~1300)

Sundiata Keita (The Real Lion King)

Mansa Musa

Mali’s Leaders Mansa Musa (?-1332) Believed to be Sundiata’s grandson Devout Muslim Skilled military leader Military controlled gold-salt trade Military put down every rebellion Expanded Mali to twice the size of Ghana Divided empire into provinces and appointed governors

Mali’s Leaders Mansa Musa (?-1332) Went on hajj to Mecca, brought back Muslim culture Built mosques in Timbuktu and Gao Timbuktu became one of the most important cities in the empire and the Muslim world

Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course