Question

while watching the ted - ed video on mansa musa, take notes under the three main headings: malis wealth & trade, mansa musas pilgrimage, and timbuktu as a center of learning. use the right column for notes - facts and the left column for key terms or questions. write a 2 - 3 sentences summary at the bottom.
guide questions
malis wealth & trade

• what trade goods made mali rich?
• how did the gold - salt trade work?

mansa musas pilgrimage

• where did he go?
• what happened along the way?
• how did people react to his wealth?

timbuktu as a center of learning

• why was timbuktu important?
• what role did religion and education play?

summary (2 - 3 sentences)

we do: autograph wall
you do: mali pyramid of power & influence
instructions

1. draw a triangle (pyramid) in your notes
2. inside the pyramid, divide it into three levels:

• top level = most important
• middle level = important
• bottom level = also influential

1. using what you learned from the video and autograph wall, place facts about mali (trade goods, innovations, global connections) into the pyramid based on how important you think they were to malis power and influence.

exit ticket
why is mansa musa considered one of the most important leaders in world history?

Explanation:

The questions pertain to the historical aspects of Mali, Mansa Musa's pilgrimage, and Timbuktu as a learning - center. The tasks involve note - taking, summarizing, and categorizing information based on importance.

Answer:

For "Mali's Wealth & Trade":

• What trade goods made Mali rich? Gold and salt were major trade goods that contributed to Mali's wealth.
• How did the gold - salt trade work? Traders from North Africa brought salt south in exchange for gold from Mali.

For "Mansa Musa's Pilgrimage":

• Where did he go? Mansa Musa went on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
• What happened along the way? He distributed large amounts of gold, which had an impact on local economies.
• How did people react to his wealth? People were amazed and it increased Mali's international reputation.

For "Timbuktu as a Center of Learning":

• Why was Timbuktu important? It was a major center of Islamic learning, with numerous scholars, libraries, and madrasas.
• What role did religion and education play? Religion (Islam) was central, and education was highly valued, attracting students and scholars from far - and - wide.

Summary: Mali was wealthy due to its gold - salt trade. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage showcased Mali's wealth, and Timbuktu was a crucial center of Islamic learning, contributing to Mali's influence.

For the "Mali Pyramid of Power & Influence":
Top Level: Gold trade (as it was a major source of wealth and power).
Middle Level: Timbuktu as a learning center (influenced intellectual and cultural power).
Bottom Level: Salt trade (while important, not as unique as gold in terms of global significance).

For the "Exit Ticket": Mansa Musa is considered one of the most important leaders in world history because of his vast wealth, his influential pilgrimage to Mecca which spread Mali's reputation globally, and his support for learning and culture in Mali.