Mansa Musa: A Legacy of Wealth and Influence - GATE/Honors

What was Mansa Musa known for during his reign in the 14th century?

• His immense wealth and significant impact on history

• His military conquests in Europe

• His exploration of the Americas

• His invention of new technologies

What was the primary source of Mansa Musa's wealth?

• Gold from the Mali Empire

• Spices from India

• Silk from China

• Oil from the Middle East

What significant event did Mansa Musa undertake in 1324?

• A pilgrimage to Mecca

• A voyage to the New World

• A conquest of Egypt

• A treaty with European powers

How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca impact the regions he visited?

• It affected the economies by distributing gold

• It led to the colonization of new territories

• It caused a decline in trade

• It resulted in a war with neighboring empires

What cultural contributions did Mansa Musa make to the Mali Empire?

• He supported education, arts, and architecture

• He introduced new languages

• He banned all religious practices

• He focused solely on military expansion