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What empire made Timbuktu?
The Mali Empire included it first and then the Songhai Empire did a while later
What west African empire thrived from 1240 to 1400?
Mali Mali
What was so important about mansa musa pilgrimage?
It helped spread the news about Mali to Africa and got more people to go to Mali. Also, his pilgrimage/hajj showed that he was a devote Christian and wanted to get others to convert to Islam, too.
Which religion inspired the Ottoman Empire?
No religion "inspired" the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire had Sunni Islam as its State Religion, but it was not a view or tenet of Islam to create an Ottoman Empire.
What modern day countries are located within the Mali empire?
The modern day countries that are located within the Mali empire are Mali, Mauritania, Niger, The Gambia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Burkina Faso. The Mali empire existed from the mid 13th century to the early 17th century.
Mansa musas journey to mecca in the 1300s is evidence that?
Islam had major influence on the Mali Empire .
When did the kingdom of mali and Ghana flourish?
400 - 1400, during the era when the Roman Empire declined, the Byzantine Empire flourished, and Islam was founded.
What was Mali empire well known for?
food
How was the influence of Islam different in Ghana than it was in Mali?
Muslims in Ghana are minority while in Mali they are majority. In Ghana percentage of Muslims is only 15.9 % (~3.8 million Muslims) while in Mali the percentage is 92.5% (~12 million Muslims). These statistics are according to Pew Forum study as of October 2009. Chrissy: The people of Ghana were forced to convert to Islam by the muslims empire in Ghana. The Muslims came to Ghana from North America and built mosques. In time, Ghana's ruler employed them as advisers. As Ghana grew weaker, Mali replaced Ghana and taken over most of their territory. Mali's first great ruler, Sundiata, came into power by crushing a cruel, unpopular leader. In Mali, their ruler did NOT force his people to convert/or accept Islam. In fact, most of the people of Mali retained their traditional African beliefs.
The Songhay Empire replaced what empire?
The Mali Empire in the fifteenth centry.
How did the leader of Mali promote Islam in his Empire?
The leader of Mali, Mansa Musa, promoted Islam in his empire primarily through his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, which showcased the wealth and power of Mali while reinforcing his commitment to the faith. He built numerous mosques and madrasas, notably the Great Mosque of Timbuktu, which became centers of learning and attracted scholars from across the Muslim world. Additionally, Mansa Musa encouraged trade and cultural exchanges that further solidified Islam's influence within and beyond his empire. His reign established Mali as a significant center of Islamic culture and education in West Africa.
Why did Mansa Musa convert to Islam?
Mansa Musa converted to Islam because he wanted to solidify his political power and connections with other Muslim kingdoms, as well as to gain economic benefits through trade with Muslim merchants across North Africa. Additionally, embracing Islam allowed him to establish his legitimacy as the ruler of the prosperous Mali Empire.
What empier did sundiata establish?
he established mali empire!!
What did the spread of Islam in Ghana and mali result from?
Islam spread in Mali and Ghana by the Arab Muslim traders.
What empire made Timbuktu?
The Mali Empire included it first and then the Songhai Empire did a while later
What effect did Islam have on Mali?
Mmany of the Mali people accepted Islam and put Islamic way of life into practice.
What type of jobs did people in the Mali empire have?
there was no mali empire thats a country in africa
