Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire

Who was Manza Musa?

• Emperor of the Mali Empire

• Philosopher from the Middle East

• Explorer from Europe

• Warrior from Asia

What was the main source of wealth for the Mali Empire?

• Salt mines

• Copper mines

• Gold mines

• Diamond mines

Which city became a vital trading center under the direct control of the Mali Empire?

• Alexandria

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Mecca

What was the religious significance of Manza Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• To promote atheism

• To fulfill the Hajj

• To establish a new religion

• To spread Christianity

How many people is Manza Musa believed to have traveled with during his pilgrimage?

• 600

• 60,000

• 100

• 6,000

What was the impact of Manza Musa's generosity in Egypt?

• Increase in inflation

• Stabilization of the economy

• Increase in gold value

• Decrease in inflation

What did Manza Musa do to rebalance the economy after his pilgrimage?

• Borrowed gold at low interest rates

• Borrowed gold at high interest rates

• Stopped all economic activities

• Gave away more gold

What was the reputation of Manza Musa as a leader?

• Corrupt and dishonest

• Cruel and selfish

• Lazy and incompetent

• Generous and righteous

What impact did Manza Musa have on the Mali Empire after his death?

• Rapid growth and expansion

• No impact at all

• Slow decline

• Complete collapse

What did Manza Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca make the Mali Empire well known and respected for?

• Religious devotion

• Cultural influence

• Military power

• Economic prosperity