Mansa Musa Semester Review

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Who founded the Mali Kingdom in the 1200s?

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Sundiata Keita

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What was a major trading center in West Africa known for?

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Gold and salt

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Which geographical region extends across Africa south of the Sahara Desert? Options: The Nile Valley, The Sudan, The Congo Basin, The Kalahari

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The Sudan

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When did Mansa Musa become the ruler of Mali?

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1307

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What was used as currency in Mali during Mansa Musa's lifetime?

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Cowrie shells

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In what year did Mansa Musa make his pilgrimage to Mecca?

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1324

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How many people were in Mansa Musa's caravan during his pilgrimage?

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60,000

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What was the total weight of gold Mansa Musa's camels carried?

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24,000 pounds

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How much was Mansa Musa's gold worth in today's value when he left home?

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$400 million

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What impact did Mansa Musa's spending have on the price of gold in Cairo?

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It fell for over ten years