Mansa Musa part 3: Legacy of the Ruler and Medieval Mali

The transcript discusses the debated dates of Mansa Moussa's death, with 1337 being the most agreed upon by historians. It highlights his opulent legacy and the wealth during his reign, often referred to as the Golden Age of Mali. The transcript also questions whether his wealth was unique or simply well-documented due to the rise in Arabic historiography. It notes that Africa's resources were significant in the medieval period and that Mansa Moussa's reign is a crucial source for understanding medieval Africa and its connections to Europe. His rule fostered a period of unprecedented education and culture in Western Africa.

What year do modern historians believe Mansa Moussa most likely died?

• 1332

• 1337

• 1340

• 1325

What is Mansa Moussa's reign commonly referred to as?

• The Silver Age of Mali

• The Golden Age of Mali

• The Iron Age of Mali

• The Bronze Age of Mali

What coincided with the best-recorded period of Mansa Moussa's reign?

• The discovery of America

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• A rise in Mamluk and Arabic historiography

• A decline in trade

What resources from Africa were mentioned as being exported during the Middle Ages?

• Silver and spices

• Gold and ivory

• Silk and tea

• Copper and textiles

What was one of the significant impacts of Mansa Moussa's rule in Western Africa?

• The isolation of Mali from Europe

• A period of unprecedented education and culture

• A decline in education

• The end of trade routes