Curated OER
West African Kingdoms
Explore the rise and fall of the great West African civilizations. Kids review specific vocabulary, discuss natural resources, and take notes on the empires of Ghana and Mali. The presentation begins with a great critical thinking...
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This is a collection of primary, historical documents from Timbuktu, Mali during the the 16th through 18th century.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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Mansa Musa, One of the Wealthiest People Who Ever Lived
Mansa Musa, the 14th century African king of the Mali Empire, is said to have amassed a fortune that possibly made him one of the wealthiest people who ever lived. Jessica Smith tells the story of how Mansa Musa literally put his empire...
PBS
Pbs: Wonders Sankore Mosque
This site has a study of the building and cultural significance of the Sankore Mosque. From its early 15th century construction, the Mosque has been a religious and educational landmark in Timbuktu.
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 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.
Other
African Holocaust Society: Mansa Musa
Scroll down to the section on Mansa Musa for an overview of the history of Mansa Musa?s reign over Mali from 1312-1337.
Other
Mansa Musa: Africa's Wealthiest King
An overview of Mansa Musa's reign of Mali and what he accomplished.
Other
Black History Pages: Mansa Musa
A brief history of the reign of Mansa Musa and his impact on Mali.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Mansa Musa
A brief history of the reign of Mansa Musa and his impact on Mali, written in language for elementary students.