Question

The first king of mali, sundiata, made important social and political reforms. Some of these are: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!!!

Answer 1

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2. Created laws protecting slaves and prisoners.

During the 13th century, the king Sundiata Keita united all the kingdoms of Western Africa to create the Empire of Mali. In the year 1235, he enacted the Kouroukan Fouga, the non-written constitution of the Empire of Mali, which contained laws that protected slaves and prisoners. This constitution is one of the first declarations of Human Rights in the History of Humanity. It established that slaves should be treated properly and they could only be employed or liberated, but they could never be sold by their masters.

3. Created a cabinet of advisors

In 1235, Sundiata Keita created the Gbara, or great assembly, which worked as the deliberative body of the Empire of Mali. It was formed by 30 members from the different Mandinka clans.