The Significance of Timbuktu as a Learning Centre in the Mali Empire
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This worksheet explores the factors that made Timbuktu a renowned learning centre in the Mali Empire and assesses their relative importance.
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The Significance of Timbuktu as a Learning Centre in the Mali Empire
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Introduction to Timbuktu's Learning Centre
Source A: Historical account of Timbuktu
'Timbuktu became a renowned centre of learning during the Mali Empire, attracting scholars from across Africa and beyond. Its mosques, libraries, and schools fostered the spread of knowledge and Islamic learning.' Provenance: Excerpt from a history book on West African civilizations.
Factors Contributing to Timbuktu's Significance
Source B: Excerpt from a scholar's analysis
'Economic wealth from trade allowed Timbuktu to build libraries and mosques, making it a hub for scholars. Social factors, such as a diverse community, also fostered the exchange of ideas.' Provenance: Academic journal article on West African trade and learning.
Ranking and Justification of Factors
Source C: Historical perspective
'The rise of Timbuktu as a learning centre was primarily due to religious devotion, supported by economic prosperity and political stability.' Provenance: Expert historian's summary of Timbuktu's development.
Reflection and Critical Thinking
Reflect on the significance of Timbuktu's learning centres today. How do historical factors influence modern perceptions of Timbuktu? Write your answer in a paragraph.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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