Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire Quiz

In which century did Mansa Musa rule the Mali Empire?

• 12th century

• 15th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

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

• Diamonds and salt

• Gold and salt

• Silver and copper

• Gold and silver

Where did Mansa Musa go on his pilgrimage in 1324?

• Lumbini

• Varanasi

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

What did Mansa Musa reportedly bring on his pilgrimage caravan?

• 500 soldiers and 100 slaves

• 500 camels and 100 horses

• 500 heralds and 100 slaves

• 500 heralds and 100 camels

What did Mansa Musa have built in Timbuktu upon returning from his pilgrimage?

• A university

• A palace

• A fortress

• A library

What did Mansa Musa establish in Timbuktu to elevate the city's reputation?

• A major university

• A grand palace

• A royal library

• A large mosque

What did Mansa Musa's spending during his pilgrimage reportedly cause in the regional economy?

• Mass deflation

• Stagnation

• Mass inflation

• Economic boom

What did the 1375 Catalan Atlas depict about Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire?

• The King holding a scepter and a gold nugget

• The King holding a staff and a diamond

• The King holding a crown and a jewel

• The King holding a sword and a shield

What did Mansa Musa's rich legacy lead to in the Mali Empire?

• Mausoleums, libraries, and mosques

• Mausoleums, libraries, and palaces

• Mausoleums, universities, and mosques

• Mausoleums, universities, and palaces

What did Mansa Musa's legacy persist as in Mali's history?

• A golden age

• A silver era

• A bronze period

• A copper epoch