What title did Mali's rulers hold, and what did it mean?

Mali's rulers held the title of 'Mansa,' which meant master.

Identify two factors that contributed to the decline of the Mali Empire after the reign of Mansa Musa.

Bad leadership and internal conflict, such as coups and tyrannical rulers, contributed to the decline of the Mali Empire.

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I can analyze the factors that led to the decline of the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.

The Mali Empire was founded in 1235 by King Sundiata and lasted until the early 1600s.

Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca was famous because he gave out so much gold that it caused inflation for a decade.

Mali, especially the city of Timbuktu, was a world-renowned center of learning and spectacular architecture.

This lesson includes 11 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Who is believed to have founded the Mali Empire in 1235 CE?

2. Describe one way Mansa Musa impacted the Mali Empire during his reign.

3. What was the significance of Timbuktu during the Mali Empire?

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Rise and Fall of the Mali Empire

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