African American Studies

What is Mansa Musa commonly known for?

• Help slaves travel the underground railroad

• Trade prisoners of war with Europeans

• Wealthiest man in history

• Spreading religion to his community

Who is Mansa Musa

• West African empire of Mali

• Islamic religious leader

• A rich man from Mecca

• A noble

How did Mansa Musa increase wealth to his empire?

• Slave Trade

• Spreading European religion

• Conquering land

• Trans-Saharan trade

What did Mansa Musa build?

• Boats

• Home for the villagers

• the Great Mosque

• None of the above

What happened after Mansa Musa pilgrimage?

• The value of gold deflated for 12 years

• Growth of Islamic faith

• Built two more mosques

• He abdicated the throne