Question

1. what actions did mansa musa take to make mali more powerful and wealthy? 4. why did mansa musa travel to mecca? he was giving money to the poor to help out. 5. identify two effects of mansa musas hajj. 6. what actions did mansa musa take to nurture the growth of islam in mali?

Explanation:

1. Mansa Musa promoted trade, built infrastructure like schools and mosques, and supported agriculture, which increased Mali's economic and political power.
2. Mansa Musa traveled to Mecca for the hajj, a religious obligation for Muslims. While there, he also engaged in acts of charity. The given answer about giving money to the poor is part of his charitable activities during the hajj, but the main reason was the religious pilgrimage.
3. Two effects of Mansa Musa's hajj were: increased international recognition and trade opportunities for Mali as his wealth and generosity became well - known across the Islamic world; and the introduction of Islamic scholars and architects to Mali, which contributed to the growth of Islamic culture and architecture in the empire.
4. Mansa Musa built numerous mosques across Mali, established Islamic schools to promote religious education, and invited Islamic scholars to the empire to spread Islamic teachings and knowledge.

Answer:

1. Promoted trade, built infrastructure, supported agriculture.
2. For the hajj (religious pilgrimage), also engaged in charity.
3. Increased international recognition/trade; Introduction of Islamic scholars/architects.
4. Built mosques, established Islamic schools, invited scholars.