Kingdom Of Mali

Throughout the numerous different traditions and practices, both traditional and Islamic culture was a part of the Kingdom of Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa. The Kingdom of Mali lasted from 1235 to 1542 CE. There were many traditional cultures in the Kingdom of Mali. Farming was the main economic activity in Mali Villages. Most people who lived in villages had traditional religious beliefs and practices. Islamic culture also occurred, trading was the main economic activity in Mali cities. Islamic culture and learning flourished in the cities of Mali. In spite of the dissimilarity among the people, the Kingdom of Mali was able to have 2 different cultures under one king, while expanding their land. There were many ways that Mali was seen

They fished from the Nile River and cultivated gardens (breaking/losing up soil in the garden). Skilled iron makers and blacksmiths also raised crops, chickens, and goats. Cattle raising nomads grew a wheat like grain called a millet. In dryer regions (sahel), farmers grew millets and sorghum. In wetter regions (south of sahel) people grew rice. The West African farmers developed different farming methods for different areas. For an example, The Dogon, who lived in cliffs south of the Niger, found that pools in rainwater formed crevices among the rocks. Farmers bought fertile soil from the valley below, and turned the pools into

One of the ways was that trading was the main economic activity in Mali cities. There were many advantages and benefits from trading goods. In the forests of Central Africa, and along the Atlantic coast, sent goods such as shells, kola nuts, and ivory to the trade cities. Most farmers grew a small surplus of the crops that flourished in their regions, and traded this for the food they could not produce. By trading, Mali gained control of the gold producing regions and trade routes, and grew wealthy from trade. Money improved because of trade. They traded items like gold, salt, cloth, books, and copper with Egypt and Northern Africa. Another way that Mali was an Islamic culture was that Islamic culture and learning flourished in the cities of Mali. Mansa Musa wanted to bring Islamic and Islam culture to West Africa. He was impressed by the architecture, arts, literature, poetry, and traditions. When he came back from Mecca, Musa bought several Islamic scholars to teach his people the words of Qu’ran (Koran). Mansa Musa built mosques that brought scholars. Islamic traditions were taking a firm hold in the trading cities of