Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire

Who was the first Mansa of the Mali Empire?

• al-Umari

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Ibn Battuta

In what year did Mansa Musa begin his rule?

• 1324

• 1230

• 1312

• 1255

What significant event did Mansa Musa undertake in 1324?

• He went on a pilgrimage to Mecca

• He started his rule

• He built Timbuktu

• He expanded the empire

What was Mansa Musa known for?

• Being a griot

• His military might

• Being the wealthiest man who ever lived

• Exploring the Atlantic

Which cities became central to the Mali Empire's wealth?

• Cairo and Alexandria

• Timbuktu and Gao

• Marrakech and Fez

• Djenné and Casablanca

What role did the griots play in the Mali Empire?

• They were generals

• They were architects

• They were traders

• They were story tellers

What caused the decline of the Mali Empire?

• Invasion by the Greeks

• Challenges from the Songhai Empire

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

What was the main commodity traded by the Mali Empire?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Gold and salt

• Spices

Who succeeded Mansa Musa?

• A Songhai leader

• His brother

• His son

• It is not clearly known

What impact did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage have on Egypt's economy?

• It boosted their economy

• It had no effect

• It caused the value of gold to decrease

• It caused economic growth