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The activities of Samori Toure

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK FOUR

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: THE ACTIVITIES OF SAMORI TOURE

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Discuss religious, economic, and political activities of Samori Toure                               

II.) Describe rise and fall of the Mandinka empire

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains religious, economic, and political activities of Samori Toure     

Students listens attentively to the teacher .                                                                       

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses rise and fall of the Mandinka empire.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

THE ACTIVITIES OF SAMORI TOURE

Religious, Economic, and Political Activities of Samori Toure

  1. Religious Activities: Samori Toure's religious activities were largely centered around Islam. He embraced Islam and sought to use it as a unifying force within his empire.
  2. Economic Activities: Samori Toure implemented various economic policies to strengthen his empire. He established control over trade routes, particularly in the region of present-day Guinea, Mali, and Ivory Coast.
  3. Political Activities: Samori Toure was a skilled military and political leader who successfully expanded his empire through conquest and diplomacy. He centralized power within his administration, establishing a hierarchical system of governance with himself as the supreme authority.

Rise and Fall of the Mandinka Empire

  1. Rise: The Mandinka Empire, also known as the Wassoulou Empire, rose to prominence under the leadership of Samori Toure in the late 19th century. Samori Toure, a charismatic leader and military strategist, successfully united various Mandinka-speaking groups and other ethnic minorities in the region to form a powerful empire. Through military conquests and alliances, he expanded his territory to encompass parts of present-day Guinea, Mali, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso.
  2. Fall: Despite its initial success, the Mandinka Empire eventually fell due to a combination of internal and external factors. Internally, Samori Toure faced challenges from rival factions within his administration and discontent among conquered peoples. Externally, he encountered fierce resistance from European colonial powers, particularly the French, who sought to assert control over West Africa. After years of conflict and attrition, Samori Toure was captured by the French in 1898, marking the end of the Mandinka Empire and the beginning of colonial rule in the region.

EVALUATION: 1. Briefly discuss religious, economic, and political activities of Samori Toure                               

  1. Describe rise and fall of the Mandinka empire

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively