Mansa Musa

Who was considered the wealthiest person in history, surpassing even modern billionaires?

• Jeff Bezos

• Warren Buffett

• Bill Gates

• Mansa Musa

What was the primary goal of Sundiata Kaita when he formed alliances in the 1230s?

• To build a new religion

• To trade with Europe

• To establish a dominant power in West Africa

• To explore new territories

How did Musa I come to power in the Malian Empire?

• He conquered the throne through warfare

• He was appointed regent and then crowned after his brother's disappearance

• He inherited the throne from his father

• He was elected by the people

What was the strategic advantage of the Malian Empire's location during Musa's reign?

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  It was isolated from other empires

• It was between goldfields and salt-trading regions

• It was near the ocean for naval exploration

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  It was surrounded by mountains for defense

What was the outcome of Musa I's brother, Mansa Abu Bakr II's, expedition?

• He established a new trade route

• He was never seen again

• He returned with vast riches

• He discovered a new continent

What was the impact of Musa I's pilgrimage to Mecca on Cairo's economy?

• It caused a gold-induced economic slump

• It led to a trade embargo with Mali

• It had no impact on Cairo's economy

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  It boosted Cairo's economy significantly

How did Musa I's wealth affect the global perception of West Africa?

• It made West Africa known as a land of poverty

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  It highlighted West Africa as a region of immense wealth

• It caused West Africa to be feared by other empires

• It led to West Africa being ignored by traders

What was one of Musa I's major contributions to Timbuktu?

• He built a large military base

• He established a new trade route

• He transformed it into a cultural and educational hub

• He relocated the capital of Mali there

What was the significance of the Djingueba Mosque in Timbuktu?

• It was the largest mosque in Europe

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  It was a symbol of Mali's military power

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  It was an architectural masterpiece and cultural center

• It was the first mosque built in Africa

What was the main reason for the decline of the Malian Empire after Musa's death?

• A devastating plague

• A volcanic eruption

• Discovery of new goldfields and trade routes elsewhere

• Invasion by European powers