Quiz on the Kingdom of Mali

Who founded the Kingdom of Mali?

• Ibn Battuta

• Mansa Musa

• Sunjata Keita

• Ahmad al-Maqrizi

What does the term "Mansa" mean in medieval Mali?

• Warrior

• Merchant

• King of kings

• Religious leader

How did Mali become wealthy during its golden age?

• Extensive mining of diamonds

• Taxation and trans-Saharan trade

• Colonisation of neighbouring territories

• Establishment of European trade routes

What was the main purpose of Mansa Musa's hajj to Mecca?

• To conquer new territories

• To spread African religions

• To demonstrate his wealth and devotion to Islam

• To establish trade agreements with Asia

Why is Timbuktu significant in the history of medieval Mali?

• It was the capital of Mali.

• It was a major centre for learning and culture.

• It was the site of Mansa Musa’s coronation.

• It was known for its military fortifications.

What is the Sunjata Epic?

• A religious text from medieval Mali

• A historical account of Mali’s conquest of Songhai

• An oral history about the life of Sunjata Keita

• A written manuscript about trade routes in Mali

What religion was most prominent in Mali during its golden age?

• Christianity

• African traditional religions

• Islam

• Judaism

What impact did Mansa Musa’s visit to Cairo have on the region?

• It led to the establishment of a new trade route.

• His lavish spending caused the value of gold to drop for a decade.

• It initiated a war between Mali and Egypt.

• He introduced Christianity to the region.

Who recorded the accounts of Mali’s admirable qualities and customs?

• Ahmad al-Maqrizi

• Ibn Battuta

• Sunjata Keita

• Abraham Cresques

What is the Catalan Atlas, and why is it significant?

• A map made in Mali showing trade routes

• A European map showing Mansa Musa holding a golden nugget

• A manuscript documenting Mansa Musa’s hajj

• A religious text created in Timbuktu