Mali Empire Overview

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What major contribution did Mansa Musa make to the spread of knowledge about West Africa?

He conquered the Ghana Empire and expanded his own empire.

He built multi-storied mosques with tiered minarets.

He established renowned libraries in Timbuktu and Gao. (correct)

He brought back scholars, artists, and architects from his hajj journey.

What was a consequence of Mansa Musa's generosity during his hajj journey?

The European interest in exploring West Africa increased.

Timbuktu was conquered by Tuareg nomads in 1433.

The value of gold dropped drastically, primarily in Egypt. (correct)

The Moroccan Empire incorporated Malian lands by 1670.

What architectural feature was typical of the mosques built during Mansa Musa's reign?

Tiered minarets (correct)

Dome-shaped roofs

Stained glass windows

Iron gates

How did Mansa Musa's rule contribute to the Malian Empire's cultural development?

By establishing educational centers and libraries. Signup and view all the answers

What event marks the true decline of the Mali Empire after Mansa Musa's rule?

The death of Mansa Musa's lineage in 1388. Signup and view all the answers

Which city was transformed into an important cultural, educational, and religious center under Mansa Musa's rule?

Gao Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Mansa Musa's epic journey to Mecca have on outsiders' perception of West Africa?

It sparked European interest in exploring West Africa. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Mansa Musa's significant achievements in terms of architecture?

Sanctioning the building of multi-storied mosques with wood and stone. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the downfall of the Mali Empire after Mansa Musa's rule?

Poor leadership and disagreements among family members for the throne. Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately happened to the remaining parts of the Mali Empire by 1670?

They were conquered and incorporated into the Moroccan Empire. Signup and view all the answers

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What major contribution did Mansa Musa make to the spread of knowledge about West Africa?

What was a consequence of Mansa Musa's generosity during his hajj journey?

What architectural feature was typical of the mosques built during Mansa Musa's reign?

How did Mansa Musa's rule contribute to the Malian Empire's cultural development?

What event marks the true decline of the Mali Empire after Mansa Musa's rule?

Which city was transformed into an important cultural, educational, and religious center under Mansa Musa's rule?

What impact did Mansa Musa's epic journey to Mecca have on outsiders' perception of West Africa?

What was one of Mansa Musa's significant achievements in terms of architecture?

What led to the downfall of the Mali Empire after Mansa Musa's rule?

What ultimately happened to the remaining parts of the Mali Empire by 1670?

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