AP World History Unit One: Mansa Musa – The GOAT Quiz

Why is Mansa Musa considered significant in Unit One of AP World History?

• He exemplifies the connection of states during 1200-1450.

• He founded the Mali Empire.

• He is recognized by the College Board in Unit One.

• He conquered the Mongols.

What was the capital of the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa's rule?

• Baghdad

• Timbuktu

• Mecca

• Cairo

Which trade routes contributed to the Mali Empire's wealth during Mansa Musa's reign?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan trade route

• Indian Ocean trade route

• Atlantic trade route

What was a major cultural impact of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?

• He brought wealth and knowledge and spread Islam.

• He spread Christianity along trade routes.

• He conquered the Middle East.

• He established trade routes to Europe.

How did Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage affect the Middle East economically?

• It reduced the price of salt.

• It caused inflation due to the distribution of gold.

• It led to the establishment of new trade routes.

• It increased the demand for camels.

What was the size of Mansa Musa’s caravan during his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• 100,000 men and 5,000 camels

• 60,000 men and 2,700 camels

• 10,000 men and 500 camels

• 30,000 men and 1,000 camels

What did Mansa Musa build every Friday during his pilgrimage?

• Mosques

• Schools

• Markets

• Libraries

Which city became a center of learning and trade under Mansa Musa’s rule?

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Baghdad

• Mecca

What was one of the long-term impacts of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage?

• It led to the fall of the Mali Empire.

• It transformed global perceptions of West Africa.

• It caused the Crusaders to invade Mali.

• It established Mali as a Christian state.

Which group did Mansa Musa interact with in Cairo during his pilgrimage?

• The Mamluks

• The Mongols

• The Crusaders

• The Abbasids