West Africa Quiz

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Who was Mansa Musa?

• o A) A famous scholar
• o B) The ruler of the Mali Empire
• o C) A trader from Egypt
• o D) A traveler from Europe

What was the main source of wealth for the Mali Empire?

• A) Silver
• o B) Gold
• o C) Spices
• o D) Textiles

What significant event did Mansa Musa undertake in 1324?

• )A trade expedition
• o B) A journey to Mecca
• o C) A war campaign
• o D) A journey to find new lands

How did Mansa Musa demonstrate his wealth during his journey?

• o A) By building new cities
• o B) By giving away gold
• o C) By hosting parties
• o D) By collecting rare artifacts

What happened to the value of gold in Cairo after Mansa Musa’s visit?

• o A) It increased significantly
• o B) It stayed the same
• o C) It decreased for several years
• o D) It became worthless

What city became a center for learning during Mansa Musa’s reign?

• o A) Timbuktu
• o B) Cairo
• o C) Marrakech
• o D) Lagos

What did Mansa Musa encourage scholars to do?

• A) Travel to Europe
• B) Come to Mali for education
• C) Build temples
• D) Write stories about his journey