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AED(د.إ)Gr 7 Term 1 Social Science History The Kingdom of Mali
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Resource Description
A presentation on the Trans-Saharan Trade and the Kingdom of Mali in the context of history and social science would typically cover the following points:
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Introduction to the Trans-Saharan Trade: This section would provide an overview of the Trans-Saharan trade routes, explaining their importance as a network of trading paths connecting North Africa and the Sahel region. It would highlight the trade’s inception and development over centuries, emphasizing the commodities traded, such as gold, salt, ivory, and slaves.
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Geographical Context: This part would describe the geographical landscape that facilitated and challenged the trade, including the Sahara Desert, the Sahel, and key trading cities.
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The Kingdom of Mali: An in-depth look at the Kingdom of Mali, one of the most powerful and prosperous empires in West Africa during the medieval period. This would include its foundation, prominent rulers like Sundiata Keita and Mansa Musa, and the kingdom’s cultural, economic, and political structures.
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Economic Impact of the Trade: Analysis of how the Trans-Saharan trade significantly boosted the economy of the Kingdom of Mali, making it a hub of wealth and learning. This would involve discussions on the gold-salt trade and the impact of trade revenues on the kingdom’s development.
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Cultural Exchanges and Islam: Exploration of the cultural implications of the trade, particularly the introduction and spread of Islam in West Africa. This would cover how Islamic culture, education, and law became intertwined with the indigenous cultures.
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Decline of the Trade and Mali: A look at the factors leading to the decline of the Trans-Saharan trade and the fall of the Mali Empire, including the opening of sea routes by Europeans and internal political instability.
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Legacy and Historical Significance: Concluding remarks on the lasting impacts of the Trans-Saharan trade and the Kingdom of Mali on African history, highlighting their roles in shaping economic, cultural, and political landscapes in Africa and beyond.
