The Mali Civilization

By: Sean McAndrew

Religious Beliefs

• The civilization of Mali has many different religions, but the most practiced is Islamic. 95% of people in Mali are Islamic. They believe if they pray to the sprits they will get more crops.

History

• The country used to be an independent nation but they are now a French nation.

• The country Mali was under military rule until 1991.

• Mali had a war with their neighboring state Burkina-Faso over a border dispute.

• Mali expanded greatly in the 13th century and they peaked in the 14th century.

History Continued

• One of their great leaders Tombocot died in 1864.

• The Mali civilization under French rule completed the Dakar railway.

• In 1968 the militia arrested many army officers which lead to one of the bloodiest battles.

• Another of their presidents Kieta died in prison.

Technology • The civilization used to be very far behind

other civilizations and relied on foreign aide.

• There are only two television news stations in Mali.

• The Mails are now very well developed with technology.

Politics

• The government in Mali is republican based.

• Elections are held every 5yrs and presidents can serve 2 terms.

• The laws there are based on French laws.

• The president now is M. Amadou Toumani Toure.

Food• Mali people eat many varieties of food, but

they mostly eat corn and millet.

• They drink milk and bissap which is a drink that they make from leaves.

• They also dip vegetables in flour and peanut butter.

Food Problems

• Mali has a problem with food and food shortages. There is not enough food and people don’t have the money to buy it when it is available.

One Custom

• One Mali custom is they like to watch sporting events. They love their soccer teams and watching them play.

Another Custom

• Another custom is that the 90% of the Islamic population prays to a God for more crops to grow for them.

Customs Continued…

• The civilization of Mali worships the God Allah. Allah is the God that is in their book of worship that they pray to 5 times a day.

Customs…

• They also worship cows and believe that they are very sacred to their country.