The reign of Mansa Musa

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1 The reign of Grade 7, Term 1 Social Science: History Lesson Topic: The reign of Lesson 3 of 6 CAPS reference: page 33 Total time: 1 hour Questions Activity Aims Engage higher order thinking through questions Expand knowledge base on African history Develop cognitive reasoning Exercise comprehension skills Resources Worksheet Introductory activity Discussion: What makes a good leader? Name leaders that are good role models What are characteristics of a good leader? 10 minutes 40 minutes Read through the worksheet and allow for explanations and clarification Discuss new terminology Learners complete the worksheet Consolidation 10 minutes Grade 7 Term 1: Lesson 3, Social Science, History: The kingdom of Mali: The reign of Mark the worksheet Discuss the introductory activity. Use the facts about and how he affected the Empire of Mali Outcomes Develop an ability to infer data from context Learners understand long term influence of people in history and man s ability to adapt the environment to suit himself Terms: (see worksheet) Empire Chiefdoms Invasions Hajj Pilgrimage Means of Assessment Either to be marked in class or by the educator Marks per section: Total Marks for entire worksheet: 27 Marks

2 The reign of Name: The kingdom of Mali: The reign of One of the most successful leaders of the kingdom of Mali was. Not only was the wealthiest man of all time, with an estimated worth of 400 billion US dollars in today s currency, he was also very intelligent. When the size of Mali s territory became too big for him to manage, he divided it into provinces and elected governors to manage them. was a wise man, and despite being a devout Muslim (someone who practices the Islamic faith), he allowed his people to follow any religion they chose. When it was time for him to take the pilgrimage or Hajj to Mecca, he used his wealth and position to expose the territory of Mali, and put it on the map. When he undertook his journey, it is believed that he took 100 camel-loads of gold, 500 slaves, each carrying a gold staff, and his senior wife with her 500 attendants. Legends believe that when he passed through the Egyptian city of Cairo, he gave away so much gold that the price of gold fell and the economy suffered for more than twenty years. Unfortunately, on his return from Mecca, Mansa Musa ran out of money and had to borrow some to pay for his journey home. As he had always been generous, the dignitaries from the surrounding provinces and empires gladly granted him a loan and once he had completed his journey, he repaid them all with more gold than they had loaned him. Musa depicted holding a gold nugget from the 1375 Catalan Atlas. Image source: Did you know? was such a powerful leader that he became known as the king of kings because his name, Mansa means king. Grade 7 Term 1: Lesson 3, Social Science, History: The kingdom of Mali: The reign of

3 The reign of ruled the kingdom of Mali in the early 1300s. During that time, it became the epicentre of trade, luxury and learning. Musa exploited his country s gold and salt production to make his fortune. When died in 1337, his thriving empire went into decline. He left behind an empire filled with palaces and mosques which still stand today. During the 200 years after his death there were many heirs unable to carry on his fortune. 1. What made such a good leader? 2. What did do to improve the running of the empire of Mali? Grade 7 Term 1: Lesson 3, Social Science, History: The kingdom of Mali: The reign of 3. From which year to which year is the 14th century? 4. What happened to Mali after s death?

4 The reign of In the space below, draw a cartoon of s pilgrimage to Mecca. Write a brief description of each picture: Grade 7 Term 1: Lesson 3, Social Science, History: The kingdom of Mali: The reign of

5 The reign of 1. What made such a good leader? (3) He was generous, he let his people follow any religion they chose, and he knew how to improve the running of Mali. 2. What did do to improve the running of the empire of Mali? (3) He divided Mali into provinces and elected governors and mayors to help run the empire. 3. From which year to which year is the 14th century? (1) From 1300 to What happened to Mali after s death? (2) The empire of Mali was invaded and shrank to a handful of chiefdoms. (Total: 9) In the space below, draw a cartoon of s pilgrimage to Mecca. Write a brief description of each picture: (9 x 2 = 18) with his people and 80 camels. 500 people with staffs with gold decoration and fine clothes. 80 camels with about 136kg of gold each. Grade 7 Term 1: Lesson 3, Social Science, History: The kingdom of Mali: The reign of on his pilgrimage to Mecca, stopping in towns and handing out gold. People filling the streets to see and to receive some gold. Gold losing its value. returning to Mali. borrowing money to return home. bringing learning, trade and luxury to Mali. ( = 27)

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