Vocabulary & Concepts: The Mali Empire and Timbuktu

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the Mali Empire, focusing on Timbuktu as a learning centre. It aims to develop students' understanding of historical terminology and their ability to analyse historical significance.

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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Mali Empire and Timbuktu

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

Vocabulary Definitions:

Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview

'Timbuktu was a major trading city and a centre of learning during the Mali Empire, famous for its Islamic universities and libraries.' Provenance: Modern historical summary based on archaeological and historical records.

1.
Define the following key terms: *Timbuktu, Empire, Trade Centre, Learning Centre.*
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why Timbuktu was considered an important learning centre during the Mali Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the roles of trade and learning in the Mali Empire. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the significance of libraries and universities in Timbuktu during the Mali Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyze how Timbuktu's role as a learning centre affected the Mali Empire's influence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Write a brief summary of why Timbuktu was known as a centre of learning and culture during the Mali Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the impact of trade and education on Timbuktu’s status during the Mali Empire. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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