Islam in medieval West Africa
I can describe the role played by Islam in the growth of the Mali Empire.
Islam in medieval West Africa
I can describe the role played by Islam in the growth of the Mali Empire.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Islam was the dominant religion throughout North Africa.
- Muslim traders helped other Muslim traders.
- The Islamic tradition prized literacy and education.
- Islamic thought influenced the culture of the Mali Empire.
- Many books were copied or written in the Mali Empire, and mosques were built to house some of these.
Common misconception
Muslims mainly live in the Middle East.
Islam is the second most popular religion in the world, with Muslim-majority countries spread as far as Morocco in the west to Indonesia in the east.
Keywords
Islam - Islam is the religion of Muslim people
Trade - trade means the exchange of goods
Muslim - a Muslim is a follower of the religion of Islam
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
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