Mansa Musa

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Who was Mansa Musa?

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The emperor of the Mali Empire

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During which century did Mansa Musa rule the Mali Empire?

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14th century

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What is Mansa Musa most famous for?

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His pilgrimage to Mecca

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Which city did Mansa Musa help to develop into a center of learning and culture?

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Timbuktu

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What was the primary religion of Mansa Musa?

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Islam

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How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca impact the economies of the regions he traveled through?

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It caused inflation due to the large amounts of gold he distributed.

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Which of the following was a significant contribution of Mansa Musa to the Mali Empire? Establishing a new currency, Building mosques and universities, Creating a new legal system, Inventing new agricultural techniques

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Building mosques and universities

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What was one of the main sources of wealth for the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa? Options: Silver mines, Spice trade, Gold and salt trade, Textile industry

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Gold and salt trade

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How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca affect the global perception of the Mali Empire?

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It increased the empire's fame and prestige

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Which famous map features Mansa Musa holding a gold nugget?

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The Catalan Atlas