Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire

Who is known as the 'King of Kings' and ruled the Mali Empire in the 14th century?

• Musa Keita II

• Mansa Musa

• John D. Rockefeller

• Bill Gates

What was the state of Europe when Mansa Musa came to power in 1312?

• Flourishing

• Undergoing industrialization

• Racked by famine and civil wars

• Experiencing a golden age

Which cities did Mansa Musa strategically annex to expand the Mali Empire?

• Nairobi and Addis Ababa

• Accra and Lagos

• Cairo and Mecca

• Timbuktu and Gao

What natural resources were abundant in the Mali Empire?

• Gold and salt

• Oil and diamonds

• Silver and copper

• Iron and coal

During his pilgrimage to Mecca, what did Mansa Musa's caravan include?

• Merchants and traders

• A few soldiers and camels

• Tens of thousands of soldiers, civilians, and slaves

• Only his family members

What was one of the effects of Mansa Musa's spending during his pilgrimage?

• Had no significant impact

• Caused mass inflation

• Stabilized the regional economy

• Decreased the value of gold

Which important world map depicted Mansa Musa holding a scepter and a gold nugget?

• The Mercator Projection

• The Catalan Atlas of 1375

• Ptolemy's World Map

• The Tabula Rogeriana

What was Mansa Musa's primary concern besides material wealth?

• Trade expansion

• Political alliances

• Religious devotion

• Military conquest

What significant structure did Mansa Musa build in Timbuktu?

• A large marketplace

• A grand palace

• A massive fortress

• The Djinguereber Mosque

What did Mansa Musa establish in Timbuktu to elevate the city's reputation?

• A royal garden

• A military academy

• A new trade route

• A major university