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Sundiata: The Lion King Prince of the
Mandinka people, who were conquered by cruel Susu.
In 1230, he conquered the Susu people.
Under Sundiata, Mali prospered.
Died in 1255.
Improvements in Mali Mansa Sundiata
improved agriculture (farming) Used the soldiers to
clear farmland and organize the farmers.
Raised beans, onions, rice, millet & sorghum
Introduced cotton, used to make cool clothes.
What did Mali trade?
Gold SaltThe dotted lines are
trade routes from Mali to
other parts of Africa
What else did they trade?
Copper Ivory Cloth
Kola Nuts Slaves Books Shells
Camels, the ships of the desert, traveled in caravans bringing to Mali:
Why was Salt Important? Mali often traded its
gold for salt. Salt was sometimes
more valuable than gold!
People’s bodies need salt to live. In the desert
heat, salt is lost through perspiration.
Salt was used to preserve food.
Salt was brought in large slabs (coins).
MiniFact: The picture behind these words is also a slab of SALT!
The man is holding a slab of salt mined recently near Timbuktu
Government To control his
growing power, Sundiata took power away from the local leaders called Mansas. He also took the title of Mansa for himself.
The Mansa of Mali had both religious and political power
It was the Mansa’s responsibility to ensure the success of his people by keeping the ancestors happy!
Mansa Musa Several kings ruled
after Sundiata’s death.
Mansa Musa was grandson of Sundiata.
He became the greatest king of Mali in 1312.
Under Mansa Musa, Mali became a great trading center.
Many people in Mali converted to Islam but Mansa Musa did not force them to.
MiniFact: Mansa means Emperor or King
Mansa Musa’s Hajj Mansa Musa was a devout Muslim. He decided to make the ‘hajj’ to Mecca. Mansa Musa crossed Africa to reach
Mecca. He took a huge caravan with him in
1324. He had 100 camels each carrying 300 lbs of gold. 60,000 men traveled with him.
After that, everyone knew about the wealth of Mali.
Timbuktu A very important
city in Mali Center of
learning for Muslims
Universities and schools
Largest trading center in Mali
On the Niger River
Trade Food Washing
Timbuktu
19th century traders in Timbuktu
Fall of Mali Weak leaders after
the death of Mansa Musa.
Empire was too large for government to control.
Invaders attacked and seized Timbuktu.
Gradually, people living on the edges of Mali’s empire broke away.