Mansa Musa: The Bling King

Who was Mansa Musa?

• A boxer

• An African emperor

• The founder of Amazon

• A famous singer

What was Mansa Musa's net worth in today's dollars?

• $1 million

• $18 million

• $65 million

• $400 billion

What made Mali an ideal location for wealth?

• Abundant crops

• Natural resources

• Access to salt deposits

• All of the above

How did Musa increase his wealth?

• Conquering cities

• Taxing merchants

• Receiving gifts

• All of the above

What was the extent of the Mali Empire?

• 1,200 miles

• 9 modern-day countries

• 40 million people

• All of the above

What did Musa spend his money on during his hajj?

• Shopping

• Helping the poor

• Handing out gold

• All of the above

What was the purpose of Musa's lavish display of wealth during his hajj?

• To show off

• To advertise his kingdom

• To impress others

• All of the above

What did Musa do to promote the study of Islam?

• Built schools

• Built mosques

• Brought Islamic architects and artists

• All of the above

What happened to Musa's empire after he died?

• It continued to thrive

• It was conquered by outsiders

• It fell into decline

• All of the above

What is the current state of Mali?

• Peaceful and prosperous

• Suffering from poverty

• Controlled by France

• All of the above