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A set of 44 articles sometimes identified as this empire’s constitution is divided into sections on social organization, goods, preserving nature, and final disposals. The formerly enslaved usurper Sakura possibly saved this empire from a political crisis. This empire distinguished between military “carriers of quivers,” princely clans, and “wielders (15[1])of energy.” The towns that united before the founding of this empire came to be known as its (*) “Twelve Doors.” Architectural works built under this empire like the Djinguereber Mosque have (10[1])traditionally been credited to the Sufi poet al-Sahili. This empire’s legendarily disabled founder (10[1])defeated Sumanguru Kante (-5[1])at the Battle of Kirina. For 10 points, name this empire (10[1])founded by Sundiata Keita (10[1])and later ruled by Mansa Musa. ■END■

ANSWER: Mali Empire (The first line refers to the Manden charter.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Cormac BeirneLSE BCambridge B4815
Brendan BethlehemCambridge AImperial A7910
Lucas JohnsWarwick ALSE A9210
James ByrneBristolImperial B95-5
Antoni KluzowskiWarwick BWarwick C10610
Charlie LowmanImperial BBristol11010

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