Mali

Mali

1. Geography

   • southwest from the sahara desert
   • 621,371 miles
   • located in west africa
   • Achievements
     • a cultural center
       • Religion
         • 98% muslim
           • 2% christian
         • everybody is religious
           • Politics
             • government led by mansa or emperor
             • The empire was then divided up into provinces that were each led by a governor called a ferba.
             • the Mali Empire became stronger and took over surrounding kingdoms including the Empire of Ghana.
             • Economics
               • Gold, salt, copper, and kola nuts were central to Mali's economy.
               • The caravan routes met at Niani and other staging posts, and their protection was a major function of the empire.
               • very rich economy
               • Social Structure
                 • emperors were highest
                 • farmers were really high
                 • soldiers were 3rd
     • developed the city of timbuktu
     • Mansa Musa