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Three factors that led to the decline of Mali Empire History JSS 2 Second Term Lesson Notes

Subject: History
Class: JSS 2
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 1
Topic: Factors that led to the decline of Mali Empire
Sub-topic: Weak Succession, Economic Decline, External Invasions
Duration: 1 hour

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall key points from the previous lesson on the Mali Empire’s golden age under Mansa Musa.

Key Words: Mali Empire, Mansa Musa, Weak Succession, Economic Decline, External Invasions.

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Identify and explain the factors that contributed to the decline of the Mali Empire.
  2. Understand the consequences of weak succession, economic decline, and external invasions on the empire.

Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, analysis, communication.

Learning Materials:

  1. Whiteboard and markers.
  2. Visual aids – maps, images of Mali Empire.
  3. Handouts with key points.
  4. Writing materials for students.
  5. Projector (optional).
  1. Weak Succession:
    • Lack of strong leadership.
    • Civil strife and internal conflicts.
    • Ineffective rulers.
  2. Economic Decline:
    • Gold depletion and trade shifts.
    • Decline in tax revenue.
    • Impact on Mali’s economic foundation.
  3. External Invasions:
    • Nomadic invasions (Tuaregs, Berbers).
    • Rivalry with Songhai Empire.
    • European powers challenging trans-Saharan trade.
  1. Weak Succession:
    • Lack of Strong Leadership: After the reign of Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire faced challenges related to weak successors.
    • Civil Strife: Disputes over the throne led to internal conflicts, weakening the empire’s stability.
    • Ineffective Rulers: Some rulers lacked the capability to address external threats and maintain order.
  2. Economic Decline:
    • Gold Depletion: Overreliance on gold trade led to the depletion of gold mines, impacting the empire’s economic foundation.
    • Trade Routes Shift: Shifts in trans-Saharan trade routes reduced Mali’s economic importance.
    • Decline in Tax Revenue: Reduced trade and economic activities resulted in a decline in tax revenue for the empire.
  3. External Invasions:
    • Nomadic Invasions: Mali faced invasions from nomadic groups, such as the Tuaregs and Berbers, destabilizing the region.
    • Songhai Empire Rivalry: The rise of the Songhai Empire led to conflicts over territory and resources.
    • Portuguese Influence: European powers, including the Portuguese, sought direct trade routes, challenging Mali’s control over trans-Saharan trade.

Understanding these factors will help you grasp the complexities that contributed to the decline of the Mali Empire.

  1. After the reign of Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire faced challenges related to weak ________. a. Agriculture b. Leadership c. Trade d. Religion
  2. Disputes over the throne led to internal ________, weakening the empire’s stability. a. Trade b. Conflicts c. Diplomacy d. Alliances
  3. Some rulers lacked the capability to address external threats and maintain ________. a. Order b. Wealth c. Religion d. Power
  4. Overreliance on gold trade led to the depletion of ________, impacting the empire’s economic foundation. a. Salt mines b. Diamond mines c. Gold mines d. Copper mines
  5. Shifts in trans-Saharan trade routes reduced Mali’s economic ________. a. Prosperity b. Importance c. Stability d. Diversity
  6. Reduced trade and economic activities resulted in a decline in ________ for the empire. a. Population b. Tax revenue c. Agriculture d. Infrastructure
  7. Mali faced invasions from nomadic groups, such as the ________ and Berbers, destabilizing the region. a. Tuaregs b. Ashanti c. Fulani d. Igbo
  8. The rise of the ________ Empire led to conflicts over territory and resources. a. Ghana b. Mali c. Songhai d. Axum
  9. European powers, including the Portuguese, sought direct trade routes, challenging Mali’s control over ________ trade. a. Mediterranean b. Indian Ocean c. Trans-Saharan d. Atlantic
  10. Weak succession in Mali resulted in disputes over the ________, leading to internal conflicts. a. Gold mines b. Throne c. Trade routes d. Religious practices
  11. The lack of strong leadership after Mansa Musa’s reign contributed to internal ________. a. Stability b. Prosperity c. Trade d. Unity
  12. Nomadic invasions, such as those from the Tuaregs and Berbers, destabilized the ________. a. Economy b. Religion c. Region d. Leadership
  13. The decline in tax revenue for the Mali Empire was a result of reduced ________ and economic activities. a. Agriculture b. Leadership c. Trade d. Religion
  14. The rivalry with the Songhai Empire led to conflicts over territory and ________. a. Agriculture b. Wealth c. Resources d. Religion
  15. European powers challenging Mali’s control over trans-Saharan trade influenced the decline of ________. a. Ghana Empire b. Mali Empire c. Songhai Empire d. Axum Empire

Presentation:

  • Step 1: Teacher revises the previous topic on Mansa Musa’s reign and achievements in Mali Empire.
  • Step 2: Teacher introduces the new topic by providing an overview of the three factors leading to Mali Empire’s decline.
  • Step 3:
    • Teacher’s Activities:
      • Engage students with questions to assess prior knowledge.
      • Present key points on the whiteboard and discuss weak succession, economic decline, and external invasions.
    • Learners’ Activities:
      • Take notes.
      • Participate in class discussions.
      • Ask questions for clarification.

Assessment:

  • Students will be assessed through class participation, note-taking, and responses to questions.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

  1. What are the consequences of weak succession?
  2. How did the depletion of gold mines affect Mali’s economy?
  3. Name two factors contributing to Mali’s economic decline.
  4. Mention a nomadic group involved in external invasions.
  5. How did European powers challenge Mali’s control over trade?
  6. What is the significance of the rivalry with the Songhai Empire?
  7. Explain one consequence of ineffective rulers in Mali.
  8. Describe the impact of trade route shifts on Mali’s economy.
  9. Why is understanding weak succession important in history?
  10. How did civil strife contribute to the decline of Mali Empire?

Conclusion:

  • The teacher goes round to mark and addresses any questions or misconceptions. Reinforces the importance of understanding these factors in the historical context of Mali Empire’s decline.

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