The Kindom Of Mali And The City Of Timbuktu In The 14th Century Flashcards
Where is Timbuktu?
In the western African country of Mali
Why was Timbuktu historically significant?
It was an area of vibrant trade
What was traded in the 12th century?
Slaves and goods, such as salt, gold and ivory
Was The Kingdom of Mali powerful and wealthy?
Yes
Where did Mali trade?
They traded in the Sahara Dessert
Who did they trade with?
They traded with people from North Africa and the Middle East
What religion was introduced into West Africa?
Islam was introduced
What was the main city of the Mali Kingdom?
Timbuktu
When was Mali most powerful?
Between 1200 and 1450 AD
What industry was most important in the Kingdom of Mali?
The Gold industry
What was the other trade made in?
Salt
What did the gold mines in West Africa provide to the Western African Empires?
They brought great wealth
What Empires benefited from the mines in West Africa?
Empires such as Ghana and Mali benefited
What other items were commonly traded?
Ivory, kola nuts, cloth, metal, goods, beads and also human beings in the slave trade
What was gold also used for in West Africa?
It was used as a form of currency
What was gold used as for wealthy people?
As decorations, used on clothing, and prized by many people worldwide
Why was African gold famous?
It was famous as many countries wanted it
What main item would they import?
Salt
What was salt used for?
It was used for preserving foods, like meat, and also corpses
Why would the Malians need salt?
They needed salt as they did not have much in their diets
What else would they import?
They would import glass, ceramics and precious stones from North Africa
What is a material source?
Objects that were made
What is a written source?
Books that were written
What is a visual source?
Photographs taken
Maps
Drawings
