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The Mali Empire: Gold & Salt Trade Vocabulary & Concepts

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring key vocabulary and concepts related to the gold and salt trade in the Mali Empire, designed to develop understanding of trade significance and historical context.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Mali Empire
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Gold & Salt Trade
#Define key terms related to the Mali Empire's trade
#Explain the importance of gold and salt in the Mali Empire
#Compare trade practices in Mali with other historical economies
#Outline the impact of the trade on Mali's wealth and power

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The Mali Empire: Gold & Salt Trade Vocabulary & Concepts

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview of the Mali Empire

'The Mali Empire thrived because it controlled the trade of two vital commodities: gold and salt. Gold was abundant in the southern regions, while salt was essential for preserving food and maintaining health, especially in the desert areas. The control of these resources allowed Mali to become incredibly wealthy and powerful.'

Provenance: Summarized from a history textbook on West African empires.

1.
Define the term 'trade commodity' and explain its significance in the Mali Empire. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why salt was as valuable as gold in the Mali Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the roles of gold and salt in the economy of the Mali Empire. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline how controlling the trade of gold and salt contributed to Mali's wealth and power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a short explanation of how trade contributed to the rise of the Mali Empire. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse the impact of trade on Mali's cultural and political development. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Compare the trade in Mali with another historical economy you know. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
8.
Outline the significance of trade routes in the success of the Mali Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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