Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali

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

• Unified

• Chaotic

• Prosperous

• Peaceful

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

• Desert

• Ocean

• River

• Mountain

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

• Search for gold

• Military expedition

• Publicity tour

• Vacation

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The word "mansa" is most similar to:

• Man

• Gold

• Empire

• Leader

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What made Mali such an appealing trade partner?

• Its location

• Its vast resources

• Its large population

• Its religion

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

• Mali 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

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Musa brought scholars back to Mali in order to:

• Learn about European culture

• Further the spread of Islam

• Record African history

• Encourage African exploration

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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

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

• The main supplier of gold for the world

• More prosperous than Europe

• A major center of Islam

• Largely free from European influence

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What is a caravan?

• a group of merchants transporting gold

• a group of religious leaders

• a group of traders traveling together

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