Mansa Musa & Islam in West Africa

What African country did Mansa Musa rule?

• Libya

• Egypt

• Mali

• Ghana

Under Mansa Musa's rule, trade routes expanded across the empire. The Mali Empire began exchanging salt and fabrics for _______ and _______ with their partners in the Middle East.

• frankenscence and myrrh

• ivory and gold

• copper and silver

• milk and honey

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What faith did Mansa Musa practice?

• Islam

• Animism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Most of ancient West African history was usually preserved through...

• Written records

• Oral traditions

• Devshrime system

• Civil service exams

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This picture is an example of a ______ built under Mansa Musa's reign (control of Mali)

• castle

• college

• mosque

• hospital

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Which of the following African empires FIRST began spreading Islam throughout the West African region before Mali?

• Libya

• Ghana

• Morocco

• Egypt

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TRUE OR FALSE: The most advanced Swahili city-states in East Africa were founded by Arab immigrants.

• True

• False

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Why did Mansa Musa visit the city of Mecca in 1324? How did this trip benefit the Mali Empire?

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