Mansa Musa- African Trade

Compared to Africa, Europe during the 13th century was more:

• Peaceful

• Chaotic

• Unified

• Prosperous

What kind of geographic feature kept Mali isolated from most of the world?

• Rainforest

• Ocean

• Desert

• Mountains

Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca was a religious obligation, as well as a:

• Search for gold

• Military Expedition

• Vacation

• Publicity Tour

The word "mansa" is most similar to:

• Leader

• Man

• Empire

• Gold

What made Mali such an appealing trade partner?

• Large population

• Its vast recourses

• Its religion

• Its location

Which development proved that Musa's trip to Mecca was a success?

• Mail began to appear on foreign maps

• Mali conquered the city of Timbuktu

• Europe began to emerge from the Dark Ages

• Portugal established a trading post in Africa

Thanks to Ibn Battuta's writings, we know:

• How the collapse of the Roman Empire threw Europe into the Dark Ages

• About life in the Empire of Mail

• That many libraries and mosques built under Musa still stand today

• How Musa I built embassies abroad

Musa brought scholars back to Mali in order to:

• Learn about European cultures

• Further the spread of Islam/Encourage education

• Record African History

• Encourage African Exploration

Which of the following contributed to the decline of Mali after Musa's death?

• Poor Leadership

• Internal Conflict

• Attacks from neighbors

• All of the Above

Today, centuries after the reign of Mansa Musa, Africa remains:

• Main supplier of gold in the world

• More prosperous than Europe

• A major center for Islam

• Free of European influence