About Mali. 7th and 8th
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, a major environmental issue caused by drought and deforestation, is occurring rapidly in Mali.
Desertification!!!
Where was it?
West Africa
What was the approximate time frame of the Mali Empire?
1230 to 1600
What was the name of the epic that tells the story of the founder of the empire?
The Epic of Sundiata
What two main resources made Mali wealthy?
Gold and salt.
In the Sahel region of Mali, vegetation loss causes the soil to lose its stability, allowing it to blow away, a process known as this.
Erosion!!!
Who founded it?
Sundiata Keita
What was the capital city of the Mali Empire?
Niani.
What important river was central to the Mali Empire for trade and agriculture?
The Niger River.
What was the primary occupation of the majority of the population in ancient Mali?
Farming (agriculture)
What is overgrazing.
animals eating to much
What are three things the Mali Empire was famous for?
trade networks, education, wealth in gold and salt.
The Richest Person in Mali was....
Mansa Musa
What city in the Mali Empire became a world-renowned center of trade and Islamic learning?
Timbuktu.
The Mali Empire succeeded which previous West African empire?
The Ghana Empire.
Why did Mali decline?
weak leadership, succession struggles, and external pressures
What was the title of the ruler of the Mali Empire?
Mansa, which means "king" or "emperor".
What religion was adopted by the ruling class and influenced the government?
Islam
Which famous university was located in the Mali Empire?
The University of Timbuktu (Sankore Madrasah).
Why was salt so highly valued in West Africa?
It was needed for preserving food, medicinal purposes, and dietary needs.