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What challenges did King Sundiata Keita overcome to become a powerful king?
King Sundiata Keita overcame the challenge of being born crippled and unable to walk.
How did Sundiata Keita contribute to the Mali Empire?
Sundiata Keita contributed to the Mali Empire by introducing cotton and weaving, as well as strengthening agriculture, gold, and trade.
Why has the marginalization of African leaders such as Sundiata Keita been a problem?
The marginalization of African leaders such as Sundiata Keita has been a problem because African oral histories and culture are often ignored, while the familiarity of Western European rulers has mainly served to circulate the centrality and even supremacy of white European leaders.
What is the role of the oni (king) in the Yoruba culture?
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What is the key aspect of the Yoruba culture?
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Study Notes
- King Sundiata Keita is the founder of the Mali Empire, which was the largest kingdom in West Africa.
- Sundiata was born crippled and unable to walk, but he overcame these challenges and became a powerful king.
- Sundiata's reign witnessed dominance in agriculture, gold and trade, and introduced cotton and weaving to Mali.
- African oral histories and culture are often ignored, which has contributed to the marginalization of African leaders such as Sundiata Keita.
- The familiarity of Western European rulers has mainly served to circulate the centrality and even supremacy of white European leaders.
- The Yoruba people have a rich and diverse culture that has contributed to the cultures of other countries around the world.
- One of the key aspects of the Yoruba culture is their religion, which revolves around the city of Ife.
- The oni (king) of Ife is responsible for determining the legitimacy of other Yoruba kings.
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Test your knowledge of African historical leaders and cultures with this quiz. Learn about King Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire, and the rich and diverse culture of the Yoruba people.
