Medieval Kingdoms: Richard I vs Saladin
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What was the Kingdom of Mansa Musa known for?

The Kingdom of Mansa Musa was known for being the richest and most successful Kingdom in the Medieval times. Mansa Musa was known as the richest man to have ever lived, and Mansa Musa was known for his Kingdom which was located in West Africa. During Mansa Musa's rule, the Mali Empire tripled in size. The Mali Empire had a significant influence in several modern day countries like Mauritania, Senegal, Nigeria and Chad. It's important to highlight that Mansa Musa was known for his generosity. In the year of 1324, Mansa Musa went on a pilgrimage to Mecca. During the trip, he made Africa famous through his generosity; he gave away an enormous amount of gold to the people he came across.

What was the main difference between Richard's Kingdom and Saladin's Kingdom?

  • Richard's Kingdom was mainly Christian, Saladin's Kingdom was mainly Muslim. (correct)
  • Richard's Kingdom was known to be much smaller than Saladin's Kingdom.
  • Richard's Kingdom was far more developed than Saladin's Kingdom.
  • Richard's Kingdom was known to be richer than Saladin's Kingdom.

    • Richard's Kingdom was in England but also included Aquitaine in France. However Saladin's kingdom stretched over most of the Middle East.

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    Both King Richard and King Saladin were known to be very religious.

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    Richard's Kingdom was not as rich as Saladin's Kingdom, Richard spent a lot of his money on his religious wars.

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    Richard spent a lot of time away from England as he was fighting in Jerusalem. It's safe to say that most of his people would never have seen him and would not have known what he looked liked.

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    Richard's Kingdom was not as developed as Saladin's Kingdom, it did have a small population, the houses would have been made from wood and daub. However it had no universities or libraries and most people could not read.

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    Medicine in Richard's Kingdom was very basic, people who were ill would be given herbs or some of their blood removed to try and make them better.

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    Non-Christians in Richard's Kingdom were treated badly or even killed.

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    Saladin's Kingdom was much bigger than Richards. His Kingdom included Israel, Syria, Egypt and parts of North Africa.

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    Some cities in Saladin's Kingdom had beauty salons, street lights and running water.

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    Non-Muslims were not allowed to live in Saladin's Kingdom.

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    There were not many universities in Saladin's Kingdom. However, there were many in Baghdad called The Houses of Wisdom.

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    What did the Muslim doctors do in Saladin's Kingdom?

    <p>Muslim doctors were highly educated. They wrote books about different diseases and how to treat them. The first author known to have written a bok about children's diseases was Al-Razi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mansa Musa transformed the city from its original state as an insignificant settlement into one of the most developed cites in the world! It is a very thriving centre of trade, scholarship and religion.

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    One of Mansa Musa's greatest acts was his construction of the Djinguereber Mosque.

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    The Djinguereber mosque soon became a wealthy and famous city that helped turn Timbuktu into a wealthy, famous city.

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    The Djinguereber mosque soon became a famous learning centre that both attracted people from across the Muslim world and became home to over a million manuscripts.

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    Mansa Musa made Africa famous and it is a very important and developed area during the Middle Ages. Far richer and far more developed than England

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    Study Notes

    Medieval Kingdoms: Similarities and Differences

    • Royal Power: The ability of a monarch to control the finances, war, and religion of a country.
    • Succession: The act of a new king taking over from the previous king, typically the previous king's son.
    • Crusades: Religious wars.

    Similarities Between Kingdoms of Richard I (England) and Saladin (Syria)

    • Both expanded their countries and ruled other lands. Richard I's kingdom included Aquitaine in France; Saladin's kingdom stretched throughout much of the Middle East.

    • Both kingdoms had rich and poor people. Peasants, who farmed the land, constituted a majority.

    • Both kingdoms had powerful kings. Richard I and Saladin were known for their leadership and military prowess.

    • Both kingdoms were religious. Richard's England was Christian, while Saladin's kingdom was Muslim.

    Differences Between Richard's Kingdom and Saladin's Kingdom

    • Wealth: Saladin's kingdom was significantly wealthier than Richard's.
    • Trade: Saladin's kingdom engaged in extensive trade, including silk, cotton, and carpets.
    • Development: Saladin's kingdom was more developed, boasting cities with populations of half a million, amenities such as beauty salons and street lights, and running water. Its universities and libraries, such as the Houses of Wisdom, were renowned.
    • Education: More people in Saladin's kingdom were educated and literate. Universities and libraries were prominent. Muslim doctors studied medicine extensively and wrote books.
    • Treatment of Non-Christians: Non-Christians in Richard's Kingdom were often treated badly or even killed. In Saladin's kingdom, non-Muslims were generally not treated badly.

    The Kingdom of Mansa Musa

    • The wealthiest and most successful medieval kingdom.

    • Mansa Musa was the richest man in history.

    • His rule grew the Mali Empire.

    • The extent of the Mali Empire expanded dramatically during Mansa Musa's 25-year rule, significantly impacting modern-day countries across West Africa.

    • Conquered more than 20 major cities during his lifetime.

    • Musa's journey to Mecca in 1324-25 is notable. He traveled through modern-day countries with an entourage of 60,000 men.

    • Insignificant Timbuktu was transformed into a major center of trade, learning, and religion under Mansa Musa.

    • Construction of the Djinguereber Mosque significantly enhanced Timbuktu's status and attracted scholars and traders throughout the Muslim world and beyond.

    • Mansa Musa's reign demonstrated the wealth and power of Africa during the Middle Ages.

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    Explore the similarities and differences between the kingdoms of Richard I of England and Saladin of Syria. This quiz covers aspects of royal power, succession, wealth, and religious influences in medieval governance. Test your knowledge of these powerful monarchs and their empires.

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