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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.