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Why was Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca important?

• It brought the Islamic golden age to Mali.

• It decreased European interest in West Africa.

• It brought the Christian religion to Mali.

• It decreased competition for the gold trade.

How did Sundiata Keita bring peace and order to Mali?

• He ended the trans-Saharan trade.

• He defended the empire from lions.

• He formed a strong central government.

• He captured gold and salt mines.

How were the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire similar?

Select the TWO correct answers.

• They were centers of traditional religious beliefs and culture.

• They were powerful because of their location on the Niger River.

• They were influenced by Muslim merchants and scholars.

• They were destinations for Christian scholars.

• They were wealthy because of the gold-salt trade.

How did Sundiata Keita bring peace and order to Mali?

• He formed a strong central government.

• He ended the trans-Saharan trade.

• He defended the empire from lions.

• He captured gold and salt mines.

A major capital city of the Mali empire, famous for its learning and culture.

• Timbuktu

• New Delhi

• Frankfurt

• London

• Morocco

The founder of the Mali empire, he ruled from 1235-1255 CE.

• Genghis Khan

• Sundiata Keita

• Geronimo

• Obwandiyag

Which city is described in the passage?

• 
  Djenne

• Teghaza

• Timbuktu

• Kumbi Saleh