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Mansa Musa. By Caitlin Vogt Emily Wong Mckenna Lewry and Hannah Dobson. Intro (Just Listen). Sundiata was the ruler of Mali until 1255. The upcoming rulers, unlike Sundiata, were Muslim. Their next ruler was a Muslim king named Mansa Musa. Sundiata.
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Mansa Musa By Caitlin Vogt Emily Wong MckennaLewry and Hannah Dobson
Intro(Just Listen) • Sundiata was the ruler of Mali until 1255. • The upcoming rulers, unlike Sundiata, were Muslim. • Their next ruler was a Muslim king named Mansa Musa. Sundiata
Mansa Musa: The Beginning(Write what’s in Green.) • Ruled for 25 years. • One of Mali’s most famous rulers. • His army captured trade cities Timbuktu, Gao, and Djenne. • Under his rule, Islam spread through large parts of West Africa.
What did Mansa Musa show up with when he arrived in Cairo, Egypt? Hint: He showed up with two things.
The World Learns about Mali(Write what’s in Green.) • In 1324, Mansa Musa went on a pilgrimage. • 1st stop in Cairo, Egypt. • Showed up with 100 camels and 300 lbs of gold! • Through his hajj, he introduced Mali to the world.
How did Mansa Musa spread religion/education throughout Mali? Hint: It is a key concept.
Learning and Religion in Mali(write what’s in green.) • Built schools in many cities. • Sent scholars to tech at schools. • Made reading/writing in Arabic very important. • Hired architects to build mosques throughout the empire. • Hope people would convert to Islam. • Did not force people to convert though. Arabic Alphabet
Next You Will Learn About…(Just Listen) • The end of Mansa Musa. • How Mali fell.
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