Mansa Musa: Ruler of the Mali Empire

Mansa Musa: Ruler of the Mali Empire

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

The image below is a depiction of Mansa Musa from the Catalan Atlas, a medieval map.

1. Mansa Musa was the tenth Mansa (emperor) of which West African empire?

2. What was the primary resource that contributed to the immense wealth of the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa?

3. Mansa Musa's famous pilgrimage to   in 1324 CE brought the Mali Empire to the attention of the European and Middle Eastern worlds.

4. During his reign, Mansa Musa was known for his dedication to the spread of   and the construction of mosques and universities.

5. Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca had no significant impact on the economies of the regions he passed through.

6. Timbuktu became a major center of learning and trade under Mansa Musa's rule.

7. Describe the impact of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca on the reputation and recognition of the Mali Empire in the wider world.

8. What actions did Mansa Musa take to promote education and Islamic scholarship within his empire?

Match each term on the left with its correct description on the right.