2. 6.4.1 Compare the major contributions of the African civilizations of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, including the impact of Islam on the cultures of these kingdoms. 6-4.2 Describe the influence of geography on trade in the African kingdoms, including the salt and gold trades.

3. Mansa Musa

4. Mansa Musa Mansa Musa was the greatest king in Mali’s history. He was the grandson or the grandnephew of Sundiata.

5. Islam Mansa Musa was a strict follower of Islam. Followers of Islam should make a hajj, or religious journey, to Mecca. Mecca is the holy city for the followers of Islam.

6. Mecca

7. The Return Home Mansa Musa brought scholars back with him from Mecca. These were men who became teachers. Mansa Musa brought a famous Spanish architect back also. An architect designs buildings.

8. Timbuktu- center of learning Mansa Musa built three universities in Timbuktu. There were many ancient Greek and Roman books in the libraries.