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History
Medieval West Africa: why was medieval Mali so successful?

Starter quiz

  • Match the words with their definitions. Write the correct letter in each box.
    • pilgrimage
      ⇔
      a holy journey ✓
    • Hajj
      ⇔
      the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca ✓
    • trade
      ⇔
      the exchange of goods ✓
  • In which year did Mansa Musa embark on the Hajj?
    • 1324  ✓
    • 1312
    • 1327
  • Which city turned into one of the most important centres of Islamic learning after the Hajj?
    • Cairo
    • Timbuktu  ✓
    • Sahara
    • Gao
  • How many years did it take for the price of gold to return to its previous level in Egypt?
    • More than 10 years
    • More than 12 years  ✓
    • More than 1 year
  • Who returned with Mansa Musa from the Hajj?
    • Abu al-Sahili  ✓
    • Four of the descendents of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)  ✓
    • Sundiata Keita
  • What was the impact of the creation of the Djinguereber Mosque?
    • This style was used extensively thereafter.  ✓
    • The design showcased the gold of the Mali Empire.
    • The design featured Mansa Musa, an idea that was used across the Mali Empire.
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