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What significant change did Mansa Musa bring to the empire during his reign?
What significant change did Mansa Musa bring to the empire during his reign?
- He abolished the practice of slavery in Mali.
- He transformed Mali into a center of Muslim learning and art. (correct)
- He established Mali as a major trade center for spices.
- He converted all his subjects to Christianity.
How did Mansa Musa's hajj impact the economy of Egypt?
How did Mansa Musa's hajj impact the economy of Egypt?
- It led to a surplus of gold in the Egyptian market.
- It had no noticeable effect on Egypt's economy.
- It stabilized the trade relations between Mali and Egypt.
- It caused a long-term economic depression in Egypt. (correct)
Which city became a prominent center for Islamic scholarship during Mansa Musa's rule?
Which city became a prominent center for Islamic scholarship during Mansa Musa's rule?
- Gao
- Marrakech
- Timbuktu (correct)
- Cairo
What did Mansa Musa do after returning from his hajj?
What did Mansa Musa do after returning from his hajj?
What was the approximate population of Mali at its height under Mansa Musa's rule?
What was the approximate population of Mali at its height under Mansa Musa's rule?
Flashcards
Mansa Musa's reign
Mansa Musa's reign
The period of Mali's greatest prosperity, from 1312 to 1337, under the leadership of Mansa Musa.
Mansa Musa's Hajj
Mansa Musa's Hajj
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, showcasing Mali's wealth and attracting global attention.
Timbuktu as a center of Islamic learning
Timbuktu as a center of Islamic learning
Timbuktu flourished under Mansa Musa, becoming a significant hub for Islamic studies in Africa.
Mali's Expansion under Mansa Musa
Mali's Expansion under Mansa Musa
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Mali's size at its peak
Mali's size at its peak
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Study Notes
Mali at its Peak: Mansa Musa's Reign
- Mali reached its peak under Mansa Musa's rule (1312-1337).
- The empire expanded significantly.
- Islam became central to the empire, fostering Muslim art and learning.
Mansa Musa's Hajj
- Mansa Musa undertook a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324.
- His caravan included numerous officials, slaves, and camels laden with gold.
- Mansa Musa's lavish spending in Cairo disrupted the Egyptian economy.
- This Hajj brought significant international attention to Mali's wealth and sophistication.
Muslim Culture in Mali
- Mansa Musa brought back Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers upon returning from the Hajj.
- As-Saheli, a notable poet, scholar, and architect, constructed mosques in Gao and Timbuktu.
- Timbuktu developed into a prominent center for Islamic learning (scholarship).
- Scholars and students from North Africa and the Middle East traveled to Timbuktu.
- Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan traveler, visited Timbuktu.
Expansion of Mali
- Mansa Musa expanded Mali's borders west to the Atlantic Ocean and north.
- The empire at its peak covered an area similar to Western Europe.
- Mali's population was estimated at roughly 50 million people.
- There is no evidence of Mali exploring the Atlantic Ocean at this time.
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