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Timbuktu as a Learning Centre in the Mali Empire

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the timeline and key events related to Timbuktu's role as a learning centre during the Mali Empire.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Mali Empire
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Timbuktu as Learning Centre
#Outline the development of Timbuktu as a learning centre
#Compare different periods of Mali Empire's history related to Timbuktu
#Explain the significance of Timbuktu's learning institutions in West Africa

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Timbuktu as a Learning Centre in the Mali Empire

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Timeline of Timbuktu as a Learning Centre

Source A: Historical account of Timbuktu's growth 'Timbuktu rose to prominence in the 12th and 13th centuries as a centre of learning and trade. Its mosques and universities attracted scholars from across Africa and beyond.' Provenance: Historical summary from a reputable history textbook, 2005.

1.
Outline the key events that led to Timbuktu becoming a major learning centre in the Mali Empire. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the role of trade and education in Timbuktu during the 12th and 13th centuries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain why Timbuktu's learning centres were significant for West Africa during the Mali Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of Timbuktu's universities on the wider region of West Africa. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Key Figures and Developments

Source B: Excerpt about Ahmed Baba 'Ahmed Baba was one of the most renowned scholars in Timbuktu, contributing to Islamic studies and teaching thousands of students.' Provenance: Biographical entry from a history encyclopedia, 2010.

1.
Write a short paragraph explaining who Ahmed Baba was and his significance in Timbuktu's learning history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of different scholars like Ahmed Baba and others in developing Timbuktu's learning centres. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Decline and Legacy

Source C: Reflection on Timbuktu's decline 'By the 16th century, Timbuktu’s importance as a learning centre declined due to political instability and external invasions. However, its legacy as a hub of knowledge remains.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis, 2015.

1.
Explain the main reasons for the decline of Timbuktu's learning centres in the 16th century. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the importance of Timbuktu’s legacy as a learning centre today. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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