Important events
When were most of the Mali empire history collected
1300s-1400s.
Who was the richest Mali ruler
Mansa Musa
what animal was used for travel
What was Mansa Musa estimated net worth
400 billion
what was the desert that the majority of trade was in
The sahara desert
when was the mali empire founded
1235 CE
what leader killed people for entertainment
Mansa Wati
How did Mali primarily mantain a rich economy
taxes
what religion did Mansa Musa spread
what is the famous river in Mali that they primarily used for trade.
Niger river
when was the great mosque in Timbuktu constructed
1327
what type of government was Mali
Monarchy
Where did the majority of Gold go in the Mali Empire
To the king
what did Mansa Musa divide his empire into
provinces
what mineral used with food was traded
Salt
according to historians, what is the time period that Mali had bad rulers
1360-1390 (14th century)
What was the title for Mali rulers
Mansa
where was salt mined
Taghaza and Taoudeni
when was Mansa Musa pilgramage
1324
what was the main trade exchange of the Mali empire
Gold dust
When did the Mali Empire completely collapse
17th century
who was the first emperor of the Mali Empire
Sundiata Keita
What is the primary thing that the Mali empire used as currency
Gold dust
what Map depicted Mansa Musa
Catalan Atlas
What was the name of the most popular trading city in Mali
Timbuktu