Quiz: Mansa Musa
When did Mansa Musa reign?
- About 1312 to about 1337.
- Proclaimed khan 1206; ruled to 1227.
- Khagan from 1260; emperor of China 1271 to 1294.
- 1226 to 1270.
Answer
About 1312 to about 1337. — Reign: About 1312 to about 1337..
What realm did Mansa Musa rule?
- The Mali Empire of West Africa.
- The Mongol Empire's eastern half and Yuan China.
- The Inca Empire, from Ecuador to Chile.
- The Holy Roman Empire.
Answer
The Mali Empire of West Africa. — Realm: The Mali Empire of West Africa..
What is Mansa Musa known for?
- The hajj of 1324 and the gold wealth of Mali.
- The Seventh and Eighth Crusades, royal justice reform, and the Sainte Chapelle.
- The conquest of Song China and Marco Polo's visit.
- Founding the Inca Empire and rebuilding Cusco.
Answer
The hajj of 1324 and the gold wealth of Mali. — Known for: The hajj of 1324 and the gold wealth of Mali..
True or false: Emperor of Mali from about 1312 to about 1337, whose pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 displayed wealth that astonished the Islamic world.
- True
- False
Answer
True — From the entry's summary.