Library of Congress
Loc: Ancient Manuscripts: From the Desert Libraries of Timbuktu
This is a collection of primary, historical documents from Timbuktu, Mali during the the 16th through 18th century. The documents cover all aspects of this advanced African civilization.
Library of Congress
Loc: Islamic Manuscripts From Mali
Library of Congress site features 32 Islamic manuscripts in Arabic from Timbukti, Mali, and West Africa.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Paraphrasing Timbuktu
This video segment from Religion and Ethics Newsweekly features the ancient city of Timbuktu, once a thriving center of learning and trade.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Ibn Battuta: The Greatest Traveler in the Middle Ages
Activity-based resource on Ibn Battuta, world traveler of the Middle Ages. Includes questions for writing and discussion, research/presentation activity for students and links to additional lessons for teachers.
Other
The Salmons: Timbuktu
This site provides information on the legendary city of Timbuktu in the West African Mali Empire.
Read Works
Read Works: Mali & African Empires the Legend of Sundiata
[Free Registration/Login Required] The legend of how Sundiata became the leader of the Mali people. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Mali & African Empires the Mali Empire
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Mali Empire of Western Sudan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 5 Quiz
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions in ancient West Africa.