a caravan is group of people travelling together on camels, usually to sell things

a scholar is a person who studies a particular subject

Mansa Musa and Timbuktu

History

In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ pupils continue to develop their chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling. In ‘Queen Victoria: how did Britain change during her lifetime?’ pupils build on this in a depth study of a significant individual and the period in which they ruled.

In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils developed their chronological framework, studying a theme that introduced change and continuity across a long time span. In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ they continue to develop chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling.

Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us? 

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Mansa Musa improved cities across the Mali Empire.

a person who studies a particular subject

What did scholars come to Timbuktu to study?

Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire 700 years ago.

How many miles was Mansa Musa's pilgrimage?

What was created that showed Mansa Musa's wealth?

What travelled with Mansa Musa on his pilgrimage?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Mansa Musa and Timbuktu

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.