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What led to the rise of Mali after the fall of Ghana?
What led to the rise of Mali after the fall of Ghana?
Which title was given to Sundiata by his people after he became the ruler?
Which title was given to Sundiata by his people after he became the ruler?
What was one of the key contributions of the assembly of kings during Sundiata's rule?
What was one of the key contributions of the assembly of kings during Sundiata's rule?
How did Mali's kings become wealthy under Sundiata's rule?
How did Mali's kings become wealthy under Sundiata's rule?
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What role did trade routes play in the growth of the Mali Empire?
What role did trade routes play in the growth of the Mali Empire?
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What types of goods were commonly traded by Mali with other regions?
What types of goods were commonly traded by Mali with other regions?
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What significant social structure did the laws established by the assembly of kings influence in Mali?
What significant social structure did the laws established by the assembly of kings influence in Mali?
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What was a notable consequence of the trans-Saharan trade facilitated by Mali?
What was a notable consequence of the trans-Saharan trade facilitated by Mali?
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What was the primary religious journey that Mansa Musa undertook in 1324?
What was the primary religious journey that Mansa Musa undertook in 1324?
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Which notable figure did Mansa Musa bring back to Mali after his hajj?
Which notable figure did Mansa Musa bring back to Mali after his hajj?
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How did Mansa Musa's spending of gold in Cairo during his hajj affect Egypt?
How did Mansa Musa's spending of gold in Cairo during his hajj affect Egypt?
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At its peak, approximately how large was the territory of the Mali Empire?
At its peak, approximately how large was the territory of the Mali Empire?
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What was one significant contribution of Mansa Musa to the cultural landscape of Mali?
What was one significant contribution of Mansa Musa to the cultural landscape of Mali?
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Study Notes
Rise of Mali Empire
- After Ghana's fall, smaller kingdoms fought for control.
- Sumanguru, a ruler, seized territory previously controlled by Ghana.
- Malinke people, tired of Sumanguru's harsh rule, sought Sundiata's help.
Sundiata's Reign
- Sundiata led a rebellion against Sumanguru in 1230.
- By 1235, Sundiata established the Mali Empire, expanding beyond Ghana's territory.
- Sundiata is a national hero revered by the Malinke.
Mali's Governance
- Sundiata, called Mansa, ruled with an assembly of kings.
- The assembly created laws covering social classes, property rights, environment, and conduct.
- Laws divided responsibilities and privileges among clans, allowing women to serve in government occasionally.
- Mali's kings collected tributes from farmers and taxed trade.
Mali's Economy
- Mali controlled gold-producing regions and trade routes, becoming wealthy.
- Mali traded gold, salt, cloth, books, and copper with North Africa, Arabia, and Europe.
- Mali became the center of trans-Saharan trade, a major crossroads of cultures.
- Caravans brought gold (most important), ivory, ostrich feathers, and enslaved people to and from Mali.
- Enslaved people, including women, were sold along the Mediterranean Sea and in the Middle East.
- Many enslaved people served in Muslim households in the Mediterranean and Middle East.
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Explore the origins and expansion of the Mali Empire in this quiz. From the rebellion led by Sundiata against Sumanguru to the establishment of governance and economic richness, uncover the key events and figures that shaped this influential empire in West Africa. Test your knowledge on its history and significance.
