Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Kingdoms Compared
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Objective
I can understand the governmental and religious differences of the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
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Key concepts
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During his reign over the Mali Empire, Mansa Musa expanded the empire's control over massive deposits of salt and gold.
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In Western Europe, the dominant monotheistic religion was Christianity, while in West Africa, Islam was popular.
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Unlike Western Europe, wealth in West Africa was measured by the ownership of labor, specifically slave labor.
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What was the primary religion of Mansa Musa, and how did it influence his rule?
In what ways were Western Europe and West Africa similar in the 15th century?
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“Describe one key difference in how wealth and power were measured in Western Europe versus West Africa during the 15th century, as discussed in the video.”
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