a Muslim is a follower of the religion of Islam

Islam in medieval West Africa

History

In this unit, pupils studied the economy and religion of 14th century West Africa. In 'Transatlantic Slavery: how were West African societies impacted?', pupils will explain how the Transatlantic Slave Trade had a profoundly disruptive effect on West African societies.

In '11th century Islamic worlds: how similar were the regions of the Islamic world?', pupils saw that Islamic states were established across parts of Asia, Europe and Africa. In this unit, pupils will understand that Islam spread to parts of West Africa and that successful Islamic states, such as the Mali Empire, were established there.

In this unit, pupils learn about the success of medieval Mali, with a focus on the second-order concept of causation. They build knowledge of the West African landscape and the role it played in Mali's rise. They will also learn about the rise of Islam in the region and Mansa Musa's pilgrimage.

Medieval West Africa: why was medieval Mali so successful?

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In which region of Africa did Islam begin to spread in the 7th century?

In which of the following areas did Islam made great scientific and technological advances?


orally through the songs of poet-historians known as griots

Which of the following examples is a way in which knowledge was usually shared prior to the spread of Islam? 

How was knowledge in West Africa usually shared after the spread of Islam?

Which flourishing trade emerged in Timbuktu after the spread of Islam?

Which religion or worldview did most of the goldfield miners of Western Africa during the medieval period follow?

carried a golden bow along with a golden quiver full of golden arrows

nicknamed the ‘Lion Prince’ and ruled with respect

 believed to be a sorcerer who used his powers to conquer the land

Match the name of the leader with the correct information. Write the correct letter in each box.

Rulers needed gold to mint coins to pay their armies

They needed gold to demonstrate their wealth and power.

What did the elite of medieval Europe use the gold for? Select all of the correct answers..

to increase the wealth of knowledge held by the Mali Empire

to show other empires how much gold Mansa Musa had

The Sankore Mosque was improved upon under the leadership of Mansa Musa for which one of the following reasons?

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Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Islam in medieval West Africa

Lesson outcome

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.