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2.4 I. GOV
Historical Development
Historical Development
The expansion of empires—including Mali in West Africa–facilitated Afro-Eurasian trade and communication as new people were drawn into the economies and trade networks.
The expansion of empires—including Mali in West Africa–facilitated Afro-Eurasian trade and communication as new people were drawn into the economies and trade networks.
KEY WORDS:
KEY WORDS:
Mali Empire
Sundiata
King Mansa Musa
Songhai Empire
Mecca
Hajj
2.3 I. GOV Skill: Describe the historical process (LEQ evidence writing).webmSKILLS:
SKILLS:
1A. Identify and describe a historical concept, development, or process.
3B. Identify the evidence used in a source to support an argument.
*LEQ: Writing evidence
Mali & Songhai were the two largest trading empires in West Africa
Mali & Songhai were the two largest trading empires in West Africa
The growth of Mali and Songhai further developed trans-Saharan trade by providing stability and systems in West Africa that allowed merchants and commerce to prosper. Leaders provided this stability by creating centralized and bureaucratic governments.
People to Know:
People to Know:
Mansa Musa
(Mali King; Hajj to Mecca)
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