Mansa Musa TEDEd

Who was Mansa Musa I?

• A famous explorer

• A wealthy European king

• A ruler of the Mali Empire

• A Roman emperor

In which century did Mansa Musa I rule the Mali Empire?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

What was the state of Europe when Mansa Musa came to power in 1312?

• It was flourishing with new discoveries

• It was experiencing famine and civil wars

• It was united under one strong ruler

• It was a peaceful and prosperous continent

What was happening in many African kingdoms and the Islamic world when Europe was struggling?

• They were also facing famine

• They were flourishing

• They were at war with each other

• They were isolated from the rest of the world

Which two important cities did Mansa Musa annex or re-establish power over to control trade routes?

• Cairo and Mecca

• Rome and Athens

• Timbuktu and Gao

• London and Paris

What natural resources was the Mali Empire rich in?

• Oil and diamonds

• Silver and copper

• Gold and salt

• Iron and coal

When did Mansa Musa take his famous pilgrimage to Mecca?

• 1250

• 1312

• 1324

• 1375

What did Mansa Musa's caravan for his pilgrimage include?

• Only his family

• A small group of guards

• Tens of thousands of soldiers, civilians, and slaves

• A few merchants

What did the heralds in Mansa Musa's caravan carry?

• Food and water

• Weapons

• Gold staffs and were dressed in fine silks

• Maps

What was carried by many camels and horses in Mansa Musa's caravan?

• Spices

• Textiles

• Gold bars

• Silver coins