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The Significance of the Gold & Salt Trade in the Mali Empire

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to the importance of the gold and salt trade in the Mali Empire, encouraging students to categorize, compare, and analyze these factors.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Mali Empire
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Gold & Salt Trade
#Identify key factors that made the gold and salt trade significant in the Mali Empire
#Categorize factors into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups
#Compare the relative importance of these factors
#Justify rankings with relevant evidence

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The Significance of the Gold & Salt Trade in the Mali Empire

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Gold and Salt Trade in Mali

Source A: Excerpt from a historical account

'The wealth of the Mali Empire was largely built on its control of the gold and salt trade routes. Traders traveled great distances across the Sahara to exchange these valuable commodities, which were essential for both local use and international trade.' Provenance: Historical summary from a world history textbook, published 2005.

1.
Explain why the gold and salt trade was important for the Mali Empire. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Outline how the trade routes contributed to the growth of the Mali Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Factors Influencing the Trade's Significance

Source B: Historian's view

'The economic benefits from gold and salt trade were the most significant factors for Mali's rise, as they directly increased wealth and power.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, published 2010.

1.
Categorize the factors that made the gold and salt trade significant into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious groups. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of economic and political factors in the growth of the Mali Empire. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain how religious factors influenced trade and the growth of the Mali Empire. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Ranking and Justification of Factors

Source C: Modern analysis

'While economic benefits were crucial, the political control of trade routes and the spread of religion played key roles in maintaining Mali's dominance.' Provenance: Contemporary historical analysis, published 2015.

1.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant for Mali’s rise: economic or religious? Rank your choice and justify with evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of economic and social factors in promoting trade in Mali. Which was more important? Justify your opinion. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the main reasons why control of trade routes was vital for the Mali Empire’s power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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