an empire is a group of places or countries ruled by one person

all rulers of the Mali Empire were called mansas

to conquer means to take control of another place

to be wealthy means having a lot of money

Mansa Musa of Mali

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? 

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

How long ago was the Mali Kingdom created?

Musa Keita was given an important instruction.

When the previous mansa didn't return, Musa Keita became the new mansa.

Mansa Musa used his large army to conquer lands rich with gold and salt.

Order these events starting with the earliest. 

What items made the Mali Empire very wealthy?

a group of places or countries ruled by one person

Match these keywords to their definitions.

Select the king and queen who had their marriage annulled.

When Eleanor married Prince Henry, he was…

Eleanor and Henry were very powerful together.

kept in one place without freedom to leave

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

Aquitaine was a large area of which modern day country?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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

Mansa Musa of Mali

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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