Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire

The video explores the life and legacy of Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire, known for his immense wealth and influence. It details his rise to power, his famous pilgrimage to Mecca, and the economic impact of his generosity. Mansa Musa's efforts to establish Mali as a cultural and educational hub are highlighted, along with the mixed legacy he left behind, as seen through both Islamic accounts and local griot stories.

Who took the throne after Abubakari II failed to return from his voyage?

• Askia the Great

• Sunni Ali

• Sundiata Keita

• Musa Keita

How is Mansa Musa often remembered in history?

• As a great military leader

• As the richest person in history

• As a famous artist

• As a renowned scientist

What was the economic condition of Europe during Mansa Musa's reign?

• Reeling from an economic crisis

• Experiencing a gold rush

• Undergoing rapid industrialization

• Enjoying a period of prosperity

What was one of Mansa Musa's primary goals for the Mali Empire?

• To make it a great state recognized worldwide

• To isolate it from the rest of the world

• To convert it to Christianity

• To reduce its size for better management

Which cities did Mansa Musa aim to capture during his military campaigns?

• Timbuktu and Gao

• Fez and Marrakech

• Cairo and Alexandria

• Tripoli and Tunis

What was the purpose of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• To attract the world's attention and put Mali on the map

• To escape political turmoil

• To seek medical treatment

• To find new trade routes

How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage impact the value of gold?

• It stabilized the value of gold

• It crashed the value of gold

• It had no impact on the value of gold

• It increased the value of gold

What did Mansa Musa bring back from Mecca to Mali?

• New agricultural techniques

• Precious stones

• Arab scholars, bureaucrats, and architects

• Exotic animals

What was one of the major projects Mansa Musa undertook in Timbuktu?

• Building a new palace

• Constructing a massive dam

• Establishing a naval fleet

• Creating a new currency

How did local storytellers, the griots, view Mansa Musa's reign?

• As a period of great prosperity

• As a golden age of military conquests

• As a time of cultural renaissance

• As a foolish era that wasted the imperial treasury