Mansa Musa Flashcard

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How many miles was the journey from Timbuktu to Mecca?

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4,000 miles

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Under Mansa Musa the Empire of Mali _________.

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doubled in size

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How long did Mansa Musa rule?

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25 years

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True or False
Mansa Musa did not accept other religions.

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False

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Why did Mansa Musa build a university in Timbuktu?

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He wanted scholars to come to Mali.

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What did Mansa Musa give away on his journey to Mecca? Options: gold, silver, salt

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gold

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How long did Mansa Musas Journey to Mecca take?

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1 year

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What African country did Mansa Musa rule?

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Mali

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Who was richest? Steve Jobs, Mansa Musa, Donald Trump, Bill Gates

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Mansa Musa

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In today's dollars, what was Mansa Musa's fortune worth?

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$400 billion