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This article explores how the adoption of Islam influenced the societies of Ghana and Mali, including its impact on trade, governance, and cultural traditions. It also highlights the importance of oral history in preserving African culture.

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  1. Essential Question How does religion affect society?

  2. Ghana • Ghana was a powerful trading empire in Africa. • Location between the gold and salt gave control over trade. • The Niger River Valley was also relatively good for farming. • But then…

  3. African Side Muslim Side Main Street (dividing line)

  4. Mali

  5. Mali • The empire of Mali rose as Ghana was falling. • They largely accepted Islam as their religion instead of trying to hold to their old ways. • They did adapt it to fit their own traditions.

  6. Mansa Musa • Mali’s greatest leader • A strong follower of Islam • Led a pilgrimage of 60,000 people to Mecca. • This made Mali famous throughout the world.

  7. Brain Snack . . . .

  8. Julius Caesar A dictator, assassinated by the Senators

  9. Mansa Musa

  10. Things to Remember

  11. Key Terms • Savanna • Salt Trade • Mansa Musa • Oral History Time to make a set of Flash Cards

  12. Main Ideas • 1. The geography of the area around the Niger river greatly influenced the growth of Ghana and Mali. • 2. Trade with the Islamic Empire led to great changes in Africa. • 3. African history and culture was passed down largely through oral traditions.

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