Mansa Musa

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