Transcript The West African Kingdom of Mali

The West African Kingdom of
Mali
In this lesson, students will be able to
define the following terms:
Trans-Saharan Trade
Mansa Musa
Pilgrimage
The Five Pillars of Islam
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After the demise
of Ghana, the
West African
Kingdom of Mali
emerged as
a great
trading empire.
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Trans-Saharan Trade
• The Trans-Saharan trade was a trade
across the Sahara desert.
• This trade connected North Africa and
West Africa.
• North African salt and other goods were
exchanged for West African gold.
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The Trans-Saharan trade connected
North Africa and West Africa.
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The Kingdom of Mali
• The rulers of Mali took control of the gold
fields.
• By controlling the gold fields, the rulers of
Mali greatly increased the kingdom’s
revenue.
• Traders entering and exiting the kingdom
were also taxed.
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Mansa Musa was a great king of Mali.
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Mansa Musa
• The most powerful king of Mali was Mansa
Musa.
• Mansa Musa set up a great center of
learning in Timbuktu.
• He also expanded the empire.
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A great center for learning was
established in Timbuktu.
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Conversion to Islam
• Mansa Musa converted to Islam.
• He made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the Five
Pillars of Islam.
• During his pilgrimage, Mansa Musa gave
away a tremendous amount of gold.
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Mansa Musa was a famous ruler of
Mali. He expanded his empire,
established a great center for learning,
and made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
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The Five Pillars
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The Five Pillars of Islam:
1. Belief in One God
2. Pray five times a day facing the holy city
of Mecca
3. Fasting during Ramadan
4. Charity to the Poor
5. Pilgrimage or holy trip to Mecca
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The Hajj is
the pilgrimage
to Mecca. A
Muslim must
visit Mecca, the
birthplace of the
Prophet, once in
his lifetime, if able.
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Mecca is a
holy city to
Muslims. It
is the birthplace
of the Prophet
Muhammad.
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Questions for Reflection:
• What was the Trans-Saharan trade and
how did it increase cultural diffusion?
• Who was the most significant ruler of Mali
and why was he important?
• Why did this ruler take a pilgrimage to
Mecca?
• What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
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