Mansa Musa Quiz

What animal is mentioned as part of a gift for Mansa Musa?

• Elephant

• Camel

• Horse

• Lion

What do historians find remarkable about Mansa Musa?

• His military conquests

• His architectural achievements

• His wealth and generosity

• His scientific discoveries

What is the African empire of Mali rich from?

• Spices

• Gold

• Silver

• Silk

What did people from as far away as England want to know about?

• Mansa Musa's military tactics

• Mansa Musa's Wealth

• Mansa Musa's family

• Mansa Musa's religion

What is the name of the spokesman who makes announcements for Mansa Musa?

• Emir

• Jeli

• Sultan

• Vizier

What will Mansa Musa need for his journey across the desert?

• Maps

• Provisions

• Weapons

• Books

What will Mansa Musa do in Mecca?

• Trade goods

• Pray in front of the Kaaba

• Build a palace

• Host a festival

What does Mansa Musa hope to achieve by presenting gifts to other kings?

• To start a war

• To strengthen alliances

• To show off wealth

• To gain new territories

What is the main challenge of crossing the Sahara Desert?

• Finding food

• Navigating the terrain

• Carrying heavy loads

• Dealing with extreme heat

What did Mansa Musa do with the gold besides selling it at the market?

• Kept it all for himself

• Gave it as gifts and to the poor

• Buried it in the desert

• Traded it for spices