Question

as this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion. key ideas think about the following questions as you watch the video 1. 01:22 john green points out that most sub - saharan african histories were preserved by oral tradition rather than written down. he also says there is a prejudice against oral tradition. what evidence does he use to argue that oral tradition is in fact important? 2. 03:13 who was mansa musa, and why was his hajj (pilgrimage to mecca) so significant? 3. 05:13 what was mali like when mansa musa ruled it, in terms of both politics and religion? 4. 07:49 what kinds of states were built along the eastern coast of africa at this time, and how were they linked?

Explanation:

1. To answer the first question, one would need to watch the video to identify the specific evidence John Green uses to support the importance of oral tradition in sub - Saharan African histories.
2. Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire. His hajj was significant as it demonstrated Mali's wealth (he gave away large amounts of gold), spread Islam and increased Mali's international reputation.
3. When Mansa Musa ruled Mali, it was a politically stable and powerful empire. Religiously, Islam was the dominant religion, and Mansa Musa promoted its growth and development.
4. Along the eastern coast of Africa, city - states such as Kilwa, Mombasa, and Zanzibar were built. They were linked through trade (especially the Indian Ocean trade network), cultural exchanges, and shared religious (Islamic) and trading practices.

Answer:

1. Answer depends on video content.
2. Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire. His hajj was significant as it showed Mali's wealth, spread Islam, and enhanced international reputation.
3. Politically stable and powerful; Islam was the dominant religion and was promoted.
4. City - states like Kilwa, Mombasa, Zanzibar were built. Linked through trade, cultural and religious exchanges.