Starter quiz
- In what city was the Islamic religion founded in 610 CE?
- 'Mecca' ✓
- Which of the below were the nomadic tribes who converted to Islam once it had spread to North Africa in 665 CE?
- the Tuareg
- the Maasai
- the Berbers ✓
- the Bedouins
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- Order these events, starting with the earliest.
- 1⇔Islam founded by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
- 2⇔Islam spreads to North Africa
- 3⇔Islam spreads to parts of China
- 4⇔Ghana Empire displays evidence of strong Islamic connections
- What is one of the characteristics that Islam most values?
- wealth
- power
- knowledge ✓
- fame
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- What was a griot?
- a merchant-adventurer
- a artisan-craftsperson
- a poet-historian ✓
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- What became prized possessions following the spread of Islam in the Mali Empire?
- books and manuscripts ✓
- jewellery and gems
- money and coins
- swords and shields
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Exit quiz
- Which keyword means a holy journey?
- 'pilgrimage' ✓
- Which keyword is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca?
- 'Hajj' ✓
- Over how many kings did Mansa Musa have control over in the Mali Empire?
- 2
- 24 ✓
- 248
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- Why was Mansa Musa was eager to perform the Hajj? Select all of the correct answers.
- He was a Muslim and performing the Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. ✓
- He wanted to show off the wealth and power of the Mali Empire to the world. ✓
- He believed it would open up new trade opportunities. ✓
- The journey across the Sahara was impossible and he wanted to show his strength.
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- In which country did Mansa Musa give away so much gold as gifts and overpaid for so many items with gold dust that he (accidentally) collapsed the economy?
- Egypt ✓
- Cairo
- Mali
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- What were the consequences of Mansa Musa's Hajj? Select all of the statements that are correct.
- Abu al-Sahili returned with him and designed the Djinguereber Mosque. ✓
- He increased the legitimacy of the empire as an Islamic nation. ✓
- Timbuktu turned into one of the most important centres of Islamic learning. ✓
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Key learning points
- Mansa Musa was a 14th century ruler of Mali and the wealthiest man who has ever lived.
- Mansa Musa was a devout Muslim and undertook the Hajj to Mecca.
- Mansa Musa's wealth destabilised the economy of Egypt during his Hajj.
- There were positive and negative consequences of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage.
Common misconception
It is impossible for large numbers of people to cross the Sahara Desert.
Although extremely dangerous, the Sahara Desert has been crossed many times by large groups of people. Large amounts of provisions are needed though, which is why it is not a common occurrance.
Keywords
Pilgrimage - a pilgrimage is a holy journey
Hajj - the Hajj is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the Five Pillars of Islam
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