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Timbuktu as a Learning Centre in the Mali Empire

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the significance of Timbuktu as a learning and cultural centre during the Mali Empire.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Mali Empire
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Timbuktu as Learning Centre
#Explain the importance of Timbuktu in the Mali Empire
#Compare Timbuktu's role with other learning centres in history
#Analyse the reasons behind Timbuktu's reputation as a learning hub

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Timbuktu as a Learning Centre in the Mali Empire

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Timbuktu as a Learning Centre in the Mali Empire

Source A: Historical account of Timbuktu

'Timbuktu became renowned as a centre of learning and culture during the height of the Mali Empire. It attracted scholars, traders, and students from across Africa and beyond. The city housed famous universities and libraries, which preserved manuscripts on subjects ranging from astronomy to law. The wealth of the empire, along with its support for education, made Timbuktu a symbol of knowledge and learning.' Provenance: Excerpt from a history book on West African civilizations.

1.
Explain why Timbuktu was considered an important learning centre during the Mali Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare Timbuktu's role in education with another historical learning centre you know about. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the reasons why Timbuktu gained its reputation as a learning hub during the Mali Empire. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
How did Timbuktu's status as a learning centre impact the Mali Empire? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a short paragraph explaining why Timbuktu is still remembered today as a symbol of learning and culture.
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the educational role of Timbuktu with that of other ancient learning centres, such as Alexandria or Baghdad.
[6 marks]
7.
Analyse how Timbuktu's location contributed to its success as a learning centre during the Mali Empire.
[6 marks]
8.
Describe the impact of Mansa Musa's reign on the development of Timbuktu as a learning hub.
[4 marks]

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