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Essay Planning: The Impact of Mansa Musa on the Mali Empire

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on Mansa Musa's influence on the Mali Empire, helping them structure their ideas and develop detailed arguments.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Mali Empire
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Mansa Musa
#Analyse the significance of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca
#Compare the economic and cultural impacts of Mansa Musa's reign
#Explain how Mansa Musa strengthened the Mali Empire

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Essay Planning: The Impact of Mansa Musa on the Mali Empire

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title

Evaluate the importance of Mansa Musa in shaping the Mali Empire's history.

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Introduction Thesis

Outline your overall argument about Mansa Musa's influence on the Mali Empire. Consider his role in strengthening Mali's wealth, culture, and international reputation.

1.
Explain what your essay will argue about Mansa Musa's importance to Mali.
[3 marks]
C

Point 1: Wealth and Economic Impact

Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca demonstrated Mali's immense wealth and put the empire on the world stage. His lavish spending and generous donations to cities like Cairo showcased Mali's economic power.

1.
Outline how Mansa Musa's pilgrimage highlighted Mali's wealth and economic strength.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the economic benefits Mali gained from Mansa Musa's reign with its previous leadership.
[4 marks]
D

Point 2: Cultural and Educational Development

Mansa Musa promoted Islam and built important mosques and schools, such as the famous Sankore Mosque in Timbuktu. His reign helped make Timbuktu a center of learning and culture.

1.
Explain how Mansa Musa's support for Islam contributed to Mali's cultural development.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the role of Timbuktu before and after Mansa Musa's reign in terms of education and culture.
[4 marks]
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Counter-argument: Limitations of Mansa Musa's Reign

Some historians argue that Mansa Musa's focus on wealth and religion may have distracted from internal political issues or caused economic strain because of large spending.

1.
Write a short explanation of one possible limitation of Mansa Musa's rule.
[3 marks]
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Conclusion: Summarising Mansa Musa's Significance

Summarise how Mansa Musa's leadership influenced the history of the Mali Empire and why he is remembered today.

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Explain the lasting impact of Mansa Musa on Mali and the wider world.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Mansa Musa's impact with that of other West African leaders of the same period.
[6 marks]

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