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Mali Timeline Game

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The timeline game is a fun and educational way to learn about the history of Mali. By placing events in their correct chronological order, players can gain a better understanding of how Mali evolved over time.

  • Players will learn about the founding of the Mali Empire by Sundiata Keita in the 13th century.
  • They will also discover the significance of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca in the 14th century, which solidified Mali’s reputation as a wealthy and powerful empire.
  • For advanced players, there is the option to explore the decline of the Mali Empire in the 16th century due to internal strife and external pressures.
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  • 1235: Mali Empire founded by Sundiata Keita
  • 1312: Mansa Musa comes to power
  • 1324-1325: Mansa Musa goes on pilgrimage to Mecca
  • 14th century: Mali Empire reaches its peak under Mansa Musa
  • late 14th century: Mali Empire starts to decline
  • 1464: Songhai Empire conquers Mali Empire
  • 1591: Moroccan invasion of Mali
  • 19th century: French colonization of Mali begins
  • 1892: Mali becomes part of French Sudan
  • 1960: Mali gains independence from France
  • 1960: Modibo Keïta becomes first president of Mali
  • 1968: Military coup overthrows Modibo Keïta
  • 1968: Moussa Traoré becomes president of Mali
  • 1991: Moussa Traoré ousted in a military coup
  • 1992: Alpha Oumar Konaré becomes president of Mali
  • 2012: Tuareg rebellion in northern Mali
  • 2013: French military intervention in Mali to combat Islamist militants
  • 2013: Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta becomes president of Mali
  • 2015: Mali signs peace deal with Tuareg rebels
  • 2020: Mali presidential election

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