7.26 Mansa Musa

Who was the ruler of the Mali Empire from about 1312 to 1332?

• Sundiata

• Mansa Musa

• Mansa Kankan Musa

• Sundiata's grandnephew

Under Mansa Musa's reign, the Mali Empire expanded its borders to roughly how many times its original size?

• 1.5 times

• 2 times

• 2.5 times

• 3 times

Which religious group did Mansa Musa allow to practice their faith in his kingdom?

• Muslims only

• Christians only

• Muslims and Christians

• No religious groups

What did Mansa Musa do to make Islam a stronger presence in his kingdom?

• Built mosques and libraries

• Invited architects, artisans, and scholars

• Sent local scholars to study in North Africa

• All of the above

Why did Mansa Musa decide to make a hajj?

• To expand his empire

• To meet other rulers

• To strengthen his faith

• To showcase his wealth

How many men accompanied Mansa Musa on his hajj?

• 6,000

• 12,000

• 60,000

• 80,000

How many pounds of gold did the camels bear during Mansa Musa's hajj?

• 100 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 300 pounds

• 400 pounds

What did Mansa Musa do in each place of rest during his hajj?

• Paid for the construction of a mosque

• Gave gifts and gold to the people

• Paid for the construction of monuments to himself

• Gave slaves and salt to the people

Where did Mansa Musa spend lavishly and shower gifts and gold upon the people?

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Mali

• Gao

What was the impact of Mansa Musa's visit on the value of gold in Egypt?

• The value of gold increased

• The value of gold remained the same

• The value of gold dropped dramatically, crashing their economies

• The value of gold fluctuated