1. Warm Up Where was the Empire of Mali? Who led the Mali Empire?
What religion were most of the people in Mali?
How were farmers viewed in Mali?
What were some other groups in Mali?
What’s another name for a king in Mali?
BONUS: What regions does modern day Mali cover?

2. Warm Up Where was the Empire of Mali? (p. 1)
Who led the Mali Empire? (p. 2)
What religion were most of the people in Mali? (p. 2)
How were farmers viewed in Mali? (p. 3)
What were some other groups in Mali? (p. 3)
What’s another name for a king in Mali? (p. 4)
BONUS: What regions does modern day Mali cover? (p. 1)

3. The Empire of Mali

4. Rise of Mali Conquered Ghana Timbuktu Crops Expanded even larger
Capital
Trading city
Universities
Crops
Cotton
Food

6. Influence of Islam People became Muslims Wrote in Arabic
Hajj
Wrote in Arabic
Studied Qu’ran
United communities

7. Mansa Musa Most Famous King Devoted Muslim Expanded empire
“richest man ever”
Devoted Muslim
Believed in freedom of religion
Expanded empire
Brought in Architects and Scholars from other countries
Hired poets and artists from other countries

8. Pilgrimage to Mecca Mansa Musa went on Hajj
Brought hundreds of pounds of gold
Impressed all countries they passed through
Refused to bow to other leaders
Wanted to trade with Mali