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Sundiata Keita: The Lion Prince of Mali

Free · Ages 4–8 · About 2 minutes to read aloud · Also available in French
Sundiata Keita: The Lion Prince of Mali

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A long time ago, in the great kingdom of Mali, a boy named Sundiata was born. Unlike the other children, Sundiata could not walk. The villagers whispered and laughed, thinking he would never be a strong leader. But Sundiata had the heart of a lion! He never gave up. With immense determination, he trained every single day, pulling himself up using heavy iron rods. One day, the iron rod bent, and Sundiata stood tall! He had become the strongest warrior in the land. When a cruel king tried to conquer his people, Sundiata rallied an army and defeated him using his cleverness and strength. He united the Mandinka people and built the legendary Mali Empire, proving that our greatest weaknesses can become our greatest strengths.

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Questions to talk about afterwards

What physical challenge did Sundiata face as a child?
  • He was blind
  • He could not walk
  • He could not speak
  • He was deaf
What animal is Sundiata Keita famously associated with?
  • Elephant
  • Panther
  • Lion
  • Eagle
Which great empire did Sundiata Keita build?
  • Songhai Empire
  • Ghana Empire
  • Zulu Kingdom
  • Mali Empire
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