Mansa Musa part 2: the Famous Hajj

What was the primary purpose of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• To conquer new territories

• To display the wealth and power of the Mali Empire

• To establish trade routes

• To seek religious guidance

How did Mansa Musa's distribution of gold affect Egypt?

• It had no significant impact

• It led to a gold shortage

• It increased the value of gold

• It devalued the price of gold for a decade

What was the outcome of Mansa Musa's meeting with Al Nasir Mohammed?

• They became allies and exchanged gifts

• Mansa Musa refused to meet him

• They declared war on each other

• Mansa Musa was imprisoned

What role did Mansa Musa play in the conflict at the Great Mosque of Mecca?

• He escalated the situation

• He was not present during the conflict

• He mediated and resolved the conflict

• He ignored the conflict

What financial challenge did Mansa Musa face on his return journey?

• He was robbed of all his wealth

• He ran out of money and had to borrow

• He lost his entourage

• He was taxed heavily by other rulers

Who did Mansa Musa meet on his return journey that influenced his empire?

• A famous merchant

• A renowned poet, Abu Ishaq al Sahili

• A powerful general

• A religious leader

What was the status of Gao and Timbuktu upon Mansa Musa's return?

• They were independent

• They submitted to his rule

• They were under another ruler

• They were destroyed