Question

historical thinking

1. reading check what led the people of ghana and mali to gain profits through trade?
2. compare and contrast how were the empires of ghana and mali similar and different?
3. draw conclusions why did muslim mansas allow the people of mali to keep their traditional religions rather than force the people to convert to islam?

Explanation:

1. The people of Ghana and Mali had valuable resources like gold and controlled important trade routes, which enabled them to profit from trade.
2. Similarities: Both were powerful West - African empires with strong trade economies and influence in the region. Differences: Mali was larger in territory and had a more significant Islamic influence in its governance.
3. Muslim mansas likely allowed traditional religions to be kept to maintain social stability, respect local cultures, and promote peaceful co - existence, which was beneficial for the unity and prosperity of the empire.

Answer:

1. Valuable resources and trade routes.
2. Similarities: Strong trade empires in West Africa. Differences: Size and Islamic influence in governance.
3. For social stability, cultural respect, and peaceful co - existence.