I WONDER - Who Was Mansa Musa?

Mansa Musa, leader of the Mali Empire from 1312 to 1337, is considered the richest person in history due to his immense wealth in gold. Known for his generosity, he distributed gold widely during his travels, inadvertently causing a decrease in its value. Despite this, he is remembered for his successful architectural projects.

Who was Mansa Musa?

• A legendary warrior

• A leader of the Malay Empire

• A famous explorer

• A renowned scientist

What was Mansa Musa known for?

• His military conquests

• His political reforms

• His scientific discoveries

• His incredible wealth of gold

What was the economic impact of Mansa Musa's generosity?

• It increased the value of gold

• It had no impact on the economy

• It decreased the value of gold

• It led to a gold shortage

How did Mansa Musa distribute his wealth?

• By funding wars

• By building schools

• By giving gifts and money to people

• By investing in businesses

What other achievements was Mansa Musa known for?

• His successful architectural projects

• His exploration of new lands

• His establishment of trade routes

• His development of new technologies