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Essay Planning: The Role of Gold and Salt in the Mali Empire

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet to help students plan an essay on how gold and salt trade influenced the Mali Empire.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Mali Empire
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Gold & Salt Trade
#Explain the significance of gold and salt in the Mali Empire
#Compare the economic and cultural impacts of gold and salt trade
#Analyse different perspectives on the importance of these resources

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Essay Planning: The Role of Gold and Salt in the Mali Empire

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Essay Question: How did the gold and salt trade influence the Mali Empire?

Introduction thesis: Outline the importance of gold and salt trade to the growth and power of the Mali Empire.

Point 1 with evidence: Explain how gold trade contributed to Mali’s wealth and influence, citing specific evidence.

Point 2 with evidence: Discuss how salt trade affected Mali’s economy and daily life, with supporting details.

Counter-argument: Consider alternative views on the importance of gold and salt, or potential limitations.

Conclusion: Summarise how gold and salt trade shaped Mali’s history and legacy.

1.
What is the main idea or thesis that students should include in their introduction?
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the gold trade helped Mali become wealthy and powerful.
[3 marks]
3.
Describe the importance of salt in the Mali Empire, including how it affected daily life and economy.
[3 marks]
4.
Compare the economic impact of gold and salt trade on the Mali Empire.
[4 marks]
5.
Analyze different perspectives on the importance of gold and salt trade for Mali's growth.
[6 marks]
6.
Outline the main points that should be included in the conclusion of the essay.
[2 marks]
7.
Explain why control over gold and salt trade routes was important for Mali’s rulers.
[3 marks]
8.
Compare the significance of gold and salt trade to Mali’s cultural development.
[4 marks]
9.
Describe a counter-argument that questions the overall importance of gold and salt trade to Mali’s empire.
[5 marks]
10.
Summarize how the gold and salt trade contributed to Mali’s legacy in history.
[3 marks]

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