Mansa Musa Teacher Questions Flashcards
What was the most valuable trade item in the Trans-Saharan Trade?
Salt
Which animal was commonly used to transport goods across the Sahara Desert?
Camels
What was the capital of the Mali Empire?
Timbuktu
Mansa Musa was famous for his:
Journey to Mecca (Hajj)
Why was Timbuktu an important city in the Mali Empire?
It was a centre of learning and trade
What was the main reason traders crossed the Sahara Desert?
To trade valuable goods like gold and salt
The Trans-Saharan trade connected West Africa with:
North Africa and the Middle East
How did the Mali Empire become wealthy?
By mining gold and controlling trade routes
What was one effect of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?
It made Mali famous worldwide
Who was Mansa Musa’s predecessor?
Abu-Bakr II
What year did Mansa Musa become an emperor?
1312
What year did Mansa Musa take his Hajj?
1324
Who was the ruler of Cairo
Al-Malik Al-Nasir
What two goods were commonly found in North Africa?
Cloth and Salt
What goods were commonly found in West Africa?
Gold and Ivory
What is the Trans-Saharan trade?
The Trans-Saharan trade was a network of trade routes that connected West Africa to North Africa and the Middle East.
Traders exchanged gold, salt, ivory, and other goods across the Sahara Desert.
How did the use of camels help in Trans-Saharan trade?
Camels were well-adapted to desert travel because they could store water, withstand extreme temperatures, and carry heavy loads, making long-distance trade across the Sahara possible.
Who was Mansa Musa, and why is he remembered in history?
Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire from 1312 to 1337. He is remembered for his immense wealth, his famous pilgrimage to Mecca, and for promoting education and Islam in Mali.
Why was salt as valuable as gold during the Trans-Saharan trade?
Salt was essential for preserving food and maintaining health. Since it was scarce in West Africa but abundant in North Africa, it became a highly valuable trade commodity, often exchanged for gold.
Name 3 of the subjects that were taught in the universities found in the Mali Empire.
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Islamic studies
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Mathematics
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Astronomy
What was the significance of Timbuktu during the Mali Empire?
Timbuktu was an important center for trade, culture, and education. It housed famous universities and libraries, attracting scholars from across the Islamic world. It also played a key role in spreading Islam and knowledge throughout West Africa.
