Mansa Musa Vocabulary Flashcards

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Vast

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large or widespread

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Unfathomable

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unable to imagine or comprehend

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Islamic

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a religion that teaches Muhammad is a messenger of God. It is the world’s second largest religion.

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Mansa

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sultan or emperor

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Ascended

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go up or climb

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Expedition

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journey of exploration

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Usurper

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someone that becomes a king or queen by force

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Contemporary

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relating to a current time

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Pilgrimage

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a religious journey

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Mecca

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the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, Islam’s holiest city