The Mali Empire: Gold & Salt Trade - Timeline & Chronology
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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the timeline of the Mali Empire with a focus on the significance of the gold and salt trade. Students will analyze key events and understand their impact on the empire's development.
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The Mali Empire: Gold & Salt Trade - Timeline & Chronology
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of the Mali Empire and the Gold & Salt Trade
Source A: Excerpt from a historical account 'The Mali Empire, during its height, thrived due to its control of the gold and salt trade routes across West Africa. These commodities were vital for both local use and international trade.' Provenance: Historical summary from a reputable history textbook, 2000.
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Outline the key reasons why gold and salt were important in the Mali Empire. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the roles of gold and salt in the economy of the Mali Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Explain how trade routes contributed to the growth of the Mali Empire. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Analyse the impact of control over gold and salt trade routes on Mali's political power. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Describe the timeline of key events in the Mali Empire related to the gold and salt trade. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the importance of Mansa Musa’s reign to earlier rulers in the context of trade. (5 marks)
[5 marks]7.
Explain how the control of trade contributed to the development of cities like Timbuktu. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Outline the main reasons why the Mali Empire declined after the 15th century. (4 marks)
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