Quiz: Fifteen Things You Didn't Know About Mansa Musa

How long did Mansa Musa rule the Mali Empire?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 15 years

What was Mansa Musa's estimated net worth?

• $300 billion

• $400 billion

• $200 billion

• $500 billion

How many cities did Mansa Musa conquer?

• 24 cities

• 30 cities

• 10 cities

• 15 cities

What was the Mali Empire known for producing?

• Silk

• Cotton

• Spices

• Gold

Which university did Mansa Musa found?

• University of Timbuktu

• University of Cairo

• University of Mali

• University of Alexandria

What caused Mansa Musa's fortune to be dismantled?

• Poor investments

• Wars and invasions

• Theft and plundering

• Natural disasters

How many years did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca take?

• 1 year

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 3 years

What significant building did Mansa Musa construct that still stands today?

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Lighthouse of Alexandria

• The Moss of Jin Guerra bear

• The Tower of Babel

What was a major consequence of Mansa Musa's spending during his pilgrimage?

• Gold inflation in Egypt

• Increased trade with Europe

• Decline in gold value worldwide

• Economic collapse in Mali

Who are planning to bring the life story of Mansa Musa to the screen?

• Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan

• Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks

• Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale

• Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio