7.26 Importance of Mansa Musa in West Africa

Why is Mansa Musa important to the history of West Africa?

• He brought Islam to the region.

• He brought democracy to the region.

• He increased the value of salt.

• He bred camels for desert travel.

Why did Mansa Musa travel to Mecca in 1324?

• to spread Christianity

• to honor the Islamic tradition of pilgrimage

• to invade the Arabian Peninsula

• to increase trade with Asia

Which historical figure is most closely associated with the spread of Islam in West Africa?

• Abraham

• Mansa Musa

• Mehmed II the Conqueror

• Suleiman the Magnificent

Which number correctly identifies the pilgrimage route to Mecca taken by Mansa Musa?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which historical figure was a king of Mali?

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Kublai Khan

• Mansa Musa

Based on this quote, what was one reason why Mansa Musa recruited teachers and leaders on his pilgrimage in the early 1300s?

• to prepare his people for war

• to increase his people's understanding of Islam

• to spread Buddhism

• to increase trade

Based on this quote, what was one reason why Mansa Musa made the pilgrimage from Mali to Mecca?

• to show the wealth of Mali

• to end the trade of gold

• to protect the borders of Mali

• to spread traditional religions

This quote provides evidence for which statement?

• Mansa Musa focused on religion during his pilgrimage to Mecca.

• Mansa Musa studied different cultures during his pilgrimage to Mecca.

• Mansa Musa created new cities during his pilgrimage to Mecca.

• Mansa Musa formed trade partnerships during his pilgrimage to Mecca.

How did Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca impact North and West Africa?

• It isolated those regions from Southwest Asia.

• It started several wars in those regions.

• It allowed those regions to develop unique cultures.

• It increased Islam education in those regions.

Which event completes this chart?

• decline of the Kingdom of Ghana

• Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca

• collapse of the Egyptian Empire

• Alexander the Great’s conquest of Cairo