Mansa Musa and the Golden Age of Mali

In which century did Mansa Musa rule the Mali Empire?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

What was one of the main reasons for Mansa Musa's wealth?

• Control over important trade routes

• Inheritance from his ancestors

• Successful military conquests

• Investments in banking and corporations

What resources was the territory of the Mali Empire rich in?

• Oil and diamonds

• Gold and salt

• Silver and copper

• Timber and coal

Where did Mansa Musa go on his famous pilgrimage?

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Rome

• Varanasi

What did Mansa Musa do during his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Built mosques

• Bought souvenirs

• Gave gold to the poor

• All of the above

What impact did Mansa Musa's spending during his pilgrimage have on the regional economy?

• Stabilized it

• Caused mass inflation

• Increased trade

• Reduced poverty

What did the 1375 Catalan Atlas depict about Mansa Musa?

• His military conquests

• His religious devotion

• His architectural achievements

• His vast wealth

What did Mansa Musa establish in Timbuktu upon his return from Mecca?

• A major university

• A trading post

• A military base

• A royal palace

What did Mansa Musa do to elevate the city of Timbuktu's reputation?

• Built libraries

• Established schools

• Constructed mosques

• All of the above

What stands as a testament to the golden age of Mali's history?

• Mausoleums

• Libraries

• Mosques

• All of the above