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What was the significance of the Mali Empire?
A major West African empire known for its trade, wealth, and centers of learning like Timbuktu.
What was the role of Timbuktu in the Mali Empire?
Timbuktu was a major intellectual and cultural center, attracting scholars and supporting a thriving book trade.
What role did griots play in West African society?
Griots preserved history, advised rulers, and entertained through storytelling, music, and poetry.
Who was Sundiata Keita?
The founder of the Mali Empire, whose story is preserved through oral tradition.
Define Griot.
West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician.
What are oral traditions?
The means by which knowledge is passed down through generations through spoken word.
Define Griottes.
Female griots who often focused on family life, relationships, and domestic matters.
What was Timbuktu?
A major center of learning in the Mali Empire, attracting scholars in astronomy, mathematics, architecture, and Islamic law.