February 5, 2015 Do Now1. Turn your homework into the

tray.2. Silently take your seat.3. Prepare your desk.4. Write today’s objective and

homework on your Do Now Sheet.

5. Complete the Do Now Questions:

Do Now Questions:1. How are the empire of Ghana

and the Illinois Tollway similar?2. Why were camels important to

the Ghana empire?3. Why was salt important to the

Ghana empire?4. How was gold related to the

Ghana empire?

Objective• 5.4 (15.2) Describe the Mali Empire

The Empire of Mali1. The Rise of Mali2. Mali’s Leaders

The Empire of Mali• http://

videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/29489-assignment-discovery-mali-empire-video.htm

Mali’s Rise to Power

By 1235• Ghana was weakened

by invading Almoravids from the North

• Miners found new gold deposits further East

• Trade routes moved East

Mali’s Rise to PowerEmpire of Mali (1234-1400)• Wealth built on gold (like

Ghana)• Ruled by powerful kings

called mansas• City of Timbuktu became a

center for Muslim learning• Most people were farmers

and herders

Mali’s Leaders

Sundiata (?-1255)• Founder of Mali• Tradition says he was 1 of 12

brothers who were heirs to an African empire called Kangaba

• Kangaba was conquered by a rival empire and all of Sundiata’s brothers were murdered

• Sundiata was spared

Mali’s Leaders

Sundiata (continued)• Grew up to become a popular

leader of warriors• Many military victories -

including conquering Ghana• Promoted agriculture and re-

established gold-salt trade• Sundiata’s Empire called Mali,

or, “where the king lives”

Statue of a Mali Archer (~1300)

Sundiata Keita (The Real Lion King)• http://youtu.be/mo7eArc8j2Q

Mansa Musa• http://youtu.be/e8kYOphEpmQ

Mali’s LeadersMansa Musa (?-1332)• Believed to be Sundiata’s grandson• Devout Muslim• Skilled military leader• Military controlled gold-salt trade• Military put down every rebellion• Expanded Mali to twice the size of

Ghana• Divided empire into provinces and

appointed governors

Mali’s Leaders

Mansa Musa (?-1332)• Went on hajj to Mecca,

brought back Muslim culture• Built mosques in Timbuktu

and Gao• Timbuktu became one of the

most important cities in the empire and the Muslim world

Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course

• http://youtu.be/jvnU0v6hcUo