Maps, Merchants, and Mansa Musa: The Powerful Mali Empire

by The Mariners' Museum

One of the richest men who ever lived didn’t build railways or start a tech company; he helped establish one of the wealthiest empires in human history. Mighty rulers and trade made the Mali Empire flourish well before the arrival of Europeans. In this 30-minute interactive program, students learn about this ancient civilization by examining West Africa's boatbuilding traditions, the importance of trade, and the ancient city of Timbuktu. Students will also explore the influence of ancient maps and have the opportunity to create their own trade map!

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $125.00

Length

30 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 2, 3

Minimum participants:

no minimum

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom

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About This Provider

The Mariners' Museum

Newport News, VA
United States

The Mariners’ Museum is located in Newport News, Virginia, but our educational reach extends far beyond our physical doors. Just as Man has used the sea to journey around the world for thousands of years, The Mariners’ now uses Interactive Videoconferencing to offer programming to schools across the country and around the globe.
The Mariners' Museum, one of the largest and most comprehensive maritime history museums in the world, houses a treasure trove of more than 35,000 items inspired by human experiences with the sea.

Contact:
Tina Bass
tbass@marinersmuseum.org
7575917745

Program Details

Format

1. Students identify Mali on a world map and different geographical features.
2. Students learn about ancient Mali history and culture.

Objectives

1. Students will be able to locate ancient Mali on a map of the world.
2. Students will describe 3 ways the ancient Malians relied heavily on the Niger River.
3. Students will demonstrate cultural competence by identifying 2 ways in which Ancient Malian culture has influenced the world today.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

History (VDOE 2023):
3abc, 3.2a, 3.3a,c, 3.8a,b,c,d,e