Mali: History and Culture

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Empire

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a nation or group of people who are ruled by an emperor or government

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Government

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the group of elected people who control and make decisions for a city, state, or country

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Oral tradition

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a community's cultural and historical traditions passed down by word of mouth

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Storytellers or griots

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people who shared the history of Mali

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Where is Mali located?

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in western Africa

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Which place is the most important in Mali?

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Timbuktu

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Which place is the largest and richest empire in Africa?

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Mali

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How did people in Mali adapt?

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Mining and trading salt

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Who was Sundiata Kieta?

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One of Mali's Kings

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Who was Mansa Musa?

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One of Mali's Kings