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Why were storytellers so important in the empire of Mali?
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Storytellers passed on traditions and stories from one generation to another.
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Why was the empire of Mali so wealthy?
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Mali was on the trade route from the Sahara Desert to the gold mines of Western Africa. Salt (a spice) was traded for gold.
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What does trade mean?
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The exchange of one thing for another.
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Where is the home of the ancient empire of Mali?
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Western Africa, below the Sahara Desert.
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What do we know about the leaders, or heads of the empire of Mali?
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The kings or heads of Mali were rich and powerful because they controlled trade in West Africa.
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Why was Timbuktu an important city in Mali?
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Timbuktu was important because it had a famous univeristy and a large library.
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How did the people of the desert use salt?
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The people of the desert used salt for their health and to preserve (make things last) their food.
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