Mansa Musa of Mali
I can describe how Musa Keita became the mansa of Mali.
Mansa Musa of Mali
I can describe how Musa Keita became the mansa of Mali.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Musa Keita was an important man living in the large and powerful empire of Mali.
- The mansa of Mali wanted to explore beyond the seas, and set off on a voyage into the Atlantic Ocean.
- He gave the instruction that if he did not return, Musa Keita should become the mansa.
- He never returned, and Musa became Mansa Musa, emperor of Mali.
- Mansa Musa used Mali's army to conquer lands rich with gold, making Mali even more powerful and wealthy.
Keywords
Empire - an empire is a group of places or countries ruled by one person
Mansa - all rulers of the Mali Empire were called mansas
Conquer - to conquer means to take control of another place
Wealthy - to be wealthy means having a lot of money
Common misconception
Pupils may think Musa Keita was meant to be mansa.
Musa Keita became mansa because the previous mansa did not return from his voyage and he chose Musa Keita to replace him.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
kept in one place without freedom to leave
to go against a leader
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a group of places or countries ruled by one person
name of the rulers of the Mali Empire
having a lot of money or resources
to take control of another place