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Islam in West Africa

Islam in West Africa. Muhammad’s Message, Mali, and the Mansa Musa. Trading Gold, Salt, and Ideas. Ancient West Africans practiced a religion called “Animism” West Africans began to learn about Islam from the muslim salt traders Today, West Africans believe in Islam, Christianity, and Animism.

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Islam in West Africa

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  1. Islam in West Africa Muhammad’s Message, Mali, and the Mansa Musa

  2. Trading Gold, Salt, and Ideas • Ancient West Africans practiced a religion called “Animism” • West Africans began to learn about Islam from the muslim salt traders • Today, West Africans believe in Islam, Christianity, and Animism

  3. Mansa Musa’s Golden Hajj (1324) • Mansa Musa was the king of Mali, and he was a devoted muslim. • He made a famous hajj to Mecca bringing 12,000 servants and 300 pounds of gold • Stories of Musa’s wealth spread around the world

  4. Mansa Musa’s Hajj: 1324

  5. Timbuktu: A City of Learning • Mansa Musa returned from Mecca with a team of architects and muslim teachers. • They built the amazing Sankore Mosque and University in the city of Timbuktu • Timbuktu grew to became one of the worlds most advanced centers of learning. The Sankore Mosque in Timbuktu, Mali

  6. Now it’s time to use your notes!3 Choices • Cartoon Captions: Choose 1 of the notes and create a cartoon with a caption summary. • Bubble Map: Imagine you are a witness to the Mansa Musa’s famous Hajj. Create a bubble map describing what you see. Include a short summary using your power words. • Flow Map: Create a flow map showing how Islam spread into West Africa. Organize your flow map into a short written summary.

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