Who was the ruler that overthrew the weakened emperor of Ghana in 1235 CE?
The Mali Empire Reading

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Brett Vetterlein
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mansa Musa
Sundiata
Ibn Battuta
Askia the Great
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the primary crop introduced by Sundiata that proved valuable for lightweight clothing in a hot climate?
Wheat
Cotton
Corn
Barley
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Ibn Battuta, what quality did the people of Mali possess?
They were often unjust
They had a great fear of robbers
They seldom showed mercy
They possessed admirable qualities
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What title was given to the ruler of the Mali Empire?
Sultan
Mayor
Mansa
King
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the primary reason Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?
To establish trade routes
To spread animism
As part of the Muslim faith
To conquer new lands
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did Mansa Musa do to encourage learning in his kingdom?
Built new trading cities
Sent scholars to learn in Morocco
Conquered new lands
Spread animism
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the impacts of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
It led to the decline of Mali
It established new trade routes
It attracted scholars and architects to Mali
It spread animism throughout Africa
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of Timbuktu during Mansa Musa's reign?
It was a major trading city
It was a center for learning and education
It was the capital of Mali
It was a religious pilgrimage site
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What happened to the Mali Empire after Mansa Musa's death?
It continued to expand
It became a center for learning
It broke apart due to poor leadership and attacks
It was conquered by Egypt
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