Question

choose three answers that correctly identify the accomplishments of mansa musa.
a he was one of the richest people in history.
b he was not tolerant of other religions in mali.
c he increased the value of gold by giving away so much.
d he was one of the first muslim west african rulers to visit mecca.
e the expansion of mali into the second-largest empire in the world at the time.

Explanation:

• Mansa Musa is widely regarded as one of the wealthiest individuals in recorded history due to Mali's vast gold and salt resources.
• His famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 involved distributing massive amounts of gold, which actually devalued gold in regions he passed through, not increased it.
• He was known for religious tolerance, supporting the coexistence of Islam and traditional African religions in Mali.
• He was among the first prominent Muslim West African rulers to undertake the Hajj to Mecca, raising Mali's international profile.
• Under his reign, Mali expanded to become one of the largest empires in the world at that time, controlling key trade routes.

Answer:

A. He was one of the richest people in history.
D. He was one of the first Muslim West African rulers to visit Mecca.
E. The expansion of Mali into the second-largest empire in the world at the time.