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WorksheetsMansa Musa
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the name Mansa mean in the context of Mansa Musa?
Wealth
King
Leader
Scholar
What was Mansa Musa's role during the king of Mali's pilgrimage to Mecca?
He was a guide.
He was a deputy.
He was a trader.
He was a scholar.
How many slaves did Mansa Musa take with him on his pilgrimage, and how much gold did each carry?
12,000 slaves with 1 pound of gold each
60,000 slaves with 4 pounds of gold each
12,000 slaves with 4 pounds of gold each
60,000 slaves with 1 pound of gold each
What significant contribution did Mansa Musa make to Mecca during his pilgrimage?
He built a mosque every Friday.
He established a university.
He created a new trade route.
He wrote a book about his journey.
What was one of the outcomes of Mansa Musa's building program when he returned to Mali?
The establishment of a new religion
The construction of a large bridge
The building of mosques, schools, and his grand palace
The creation of a new currency
What impact did Mansa Musa have on Timbuktu?
He made it a center for trade, culture, and Islamic scholarship.
He turned it into a military stronghold.
He isolated it from the rest of Africa.
He depleted its resources.
What was the result of the spread of news about Timbuktu's wealth and riches?
Traders from Europe and the Mediterranean began trading their goods for gold.
It led to the invasion of Timbuktu by foreign powers.
It caused a decline in the importance of gold.
It resulted in the abandonment of Timbuktu by its inhabitants.
What year did Mansa Musa die?
1324
1337
1350
1375
Under Mansa Musa's rule, what was Mali established as?
A military superpower
An economic hub
An academic capital and a global power
A cultural center
What allowed Mali to become the most powerful kingdom in Africa?
The discovery of new lands
The establishment of a new religion
Military campaigns
The creation of a new language
