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What were the people of Mali known for?
Mali was once part of three famed West African empires which controlled trans-Saharan trade in gold, salt, other precious commodities, and slaves majorly during the reign of Mansa Musa from c. 1312 – c. 1337.
What jobs did people have in ancient Mali?
The jobs in Ancient Mali consisted of farmers, miners, and traders. Salt was an important natural resource for people in the desert. People in Ancient Mali traveled across the desert by camel.
What was Mali’s role of trade?
In the ancient empire of Mali, the most important industry was the gold industry, while the other trade was the trade in salt. Much gold was traded through the Sahara desert to the countries on the North African coast. The gold mines of West Africa provided great wealth to West African Empires such as Ghana and Mali.
What kind of jobs did people have in Mali?
There are millions of jobs in Ancient Mali! There is lots of need for camels, such as transportation and hauling. You could be a Herder! Or, if you like digging, you could dig all day long for salt and gold as a Miner! If you like long walks you could be a trader!
Why was the Empire of Mali so important?
The empire of ancient Mali is important for students to study because it is a good contrast for Virginia third grade students to make with the ancient empires of Greece and Rome. When learning about Mali, students learn about government, economics, Mali‟s physical environment, the oral tradition of storytelling, and develop map and
What was the role of women in Mali?
Gender-stereotyped roles exist in Mali, with women taking care of the . family and the home, while the men hold leadership positions and bring home food for their . families. In addition to farming, hunting is prevalent in Mali as well, with hunters being celebrated . members in their communities.
What did students learn in the ancient Mali?
When learning about Mali, students learn about government, economics, Mali‟s physical environment, the oral tradition of storytelling, and develop map and globe skills (Appendix A). Ancient Mali is yet another ancient civilization for students to learn about and compare to modern-day life.