Mansa Musa

Who was Mansa Musa?

• A 14th-century emperor of the Mali Empire

• A modern-day politician

• A European explorer

• A famous musician

What was Mansa Musa known for?

• Discovering America

• Being one of history's wealthiest monarchs

• Inventing a new language

• Winning a Nobel Prize

What was the main source of wealth for the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa?

• Oil

• Silk

• Gold

• Spices

How did Mansa Musa affect the economies of the regions he visited during his pilgrimage?

• He had no impact

• He boosted their economies with investments

• He caused inflation by distributing gold

• He established new trade routes

What significant event is Mansa Musa famous for undertaking between 1324 and 1325?

• His conquest of Europe

• His voyage to the Americas

• His exploration of the Sahara Desert

• His pilgrimage to Mecca

Who was Mansa Musa's predecessor?

• Alexander the Great

• Abu Bakr II

• Sundjata Keita

• Julius Caesar

What was the Mali Empire's strategic geographic position?

• Between the Sahara Desert and the West African forests

• Between the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountains

• Between the Nile River and the Red Sea

• Between the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean

How did Mansa Musa prepare for his responsibilities of leadership during his youth?

• By traveling the world

• By engaging in sports

• By studying Islam, rulership, and history

• By working as a merchant

What was the impact of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage on Mali?

• It isolated Mali from the rest of the world

• It led to a decline in Mali's wealth

• It made Mali well-known and respected beyond its borders

• It resulted in Mali's conquest by foreign powers

What steps did Mansa Musa take to rebalance the economy after his pilgrimage?

• He banned the use of gold

• He borrowed gold at high interest rates

• He doubled the taxes on his subjects

• He sold off parts of the empire