4 - Mali Empire and West African Kingdoms
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Practice Questions
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Who founded the Mali Empire?
💡 Hint: Think about the leader after defeating the Sosso kingdom.
What were the two key resources traded in the Mali Empire?
💡 Hint: One is used for preservation, the other is precious.
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Who was the founder of the Mali Empire?
💡 Hint: Consider the key figure in founding the empire.
The gold-salt trade was primarily significant for which reason?
💡 Hint: Think about what the empire traded most.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the influence of Mansa Musa on both the economy of Cairo and the cultural landscape of Mali.
💡 Hint: Consider both economic and cultural impacts.
Critically analyze the significance of oral traditions in maintaining Mali's history compared to written records.
💡 Hint: Think about the strengths and weaknesses of each method of preserving history.
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