How did the Mali Empire begin?

Like many empires before and since, the Mali Empire began with conquest. The story is told by the poem, the Epic of Sundiata. Sundiata Kieta was the founder of the Mali Empire. Sundiata was the son of the King of the Mandinka people. A prophecy said he would become a great emperor. But, when his father died, the throne was taken by Sundiata’s brother. He went into exile at the court of the King of Mema, who made him one of his key advisors.

Meanwhile, the Sosso Empire conquered the Mandinka people. The Mandinka people asked Sundiata to help them. Still only 18 years old, Sundiata raised an army from Mema and, around 1235, won a great victory at the Battle of Kiriana. Sundiata Kieta was named Mansa (“Emperor”) of a new Mali Empire. Nicknamed “the Lion King” because of his success in battle, Sundiata conquered many other lands, turning his kingdom into a mighty new empire.

Riscos naturais das ilhas do Sudoeste do Pacífico

As ilhas do Sudoeste do Pacífico têm características naturais diferentes da Nova Zelândia e da Austrália.

Elas possuem clima tropical, são cercadas pelo oceano e consistem principalmente de pequenas ilhas vulcânicas e atóis de coral.

A distribuição populacional e os processos culturais expõem os habitantes das ilhas do Pacífico a uma gama de perigos naturais.

Os eventos naturais extremos mais comuns são ciclones tropicais, terremotos, erupções vulcânicas, tsunamis e secas.

Natural hazards of the South West Pacific islands

The islands of the South West Pacific have different natural and cultural environments from both New Zealand and Australia.

❑ They have a tropical climate, are surrounded by ocean, and consist mainly of small volcanic islands and coral atolls. 

❑ Population distribution and cultural processes expose Pacific Islanders to a range of natural hazards. 

❑ Their most common extreme natural events are tropical cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and droughts.

Question - Why did some Chinese people want to overthrow the Qing dynasty?

Why did some Chinese people want to overthrow the Qing dynasty?

Answer:

Some Chinese people wanted to overthrow the Qing because the Qing had failed to protect China’s independence and prosperity. The people wanted a stronger, more modern government.

Question - Describe the civilization built by the Israelites in Canaan.

Describe the civilization built by the Israelites in Canaan.

Answer:

In Canaan, the Israelites built a civilization led at first by judges and later by kings. They set up a tabernacle with the Ark of the Covenant and built their worship around loyalty to one God and the Ten Commandments.