Map Collection
Map Collection
Embedded Files
The maps below give an overview of what Mali looked like in its period of greatest influence, the trade routes used, and what it looks like modern day. A blank geographical features map of Africa is also included for students. SOL 3.5, 3.6, 3.7.
Ancient Mali (1337 CE)
Ancient Mali (1337 CE)
Mali in its period of greatest influence after the reign of Mansa Musa.
https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10129/map-of-the-mali-empire-c-1337-ce/
Simple Mali Map with icons
Simple Mali Map with icons
The outline of current day Mali with the use of simple icons to display where certain resources could be found.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/history/mali/history/index.shtml
Current Day Mali
Current Day Mali
Satellite view of current day Mali from Google Maps. Students may explore the region on their device.
Trade in Ancient Africa
Trade in Ancient Africa
This map shows the outline of the common trade routes in Ancient Africa, along with the resources being traded from each region.
https://malitradevseuropeantrade.weebly.com/ancient-mali-gold-trade-routes.html
Geographical features of Africa
Geographical features of Africa
Available with/without labels to create a fill in the blank opportunity for students to label at least the Nile River, Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara Desert.
Catalan Atlas
Catalan Atlas
This is a map from 1375 CE, with one part (bottom right corner) depicting Mansa Musa holding a gold coin.
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